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FIlling up gaps in an old wooden floor
Sawdust and boiled linseed oil mixed into a paste is the way to go for this if you really want to fill them( as others have said you don't have to ). It takes a while to cure, but it stays flexible ...
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Can I use tung oil on an old rimu coffee table if I don't know the original finish?
is it ok to use pure tung oil if I don't know what the original finish was?
The short answer is no.
There are some finishes that it would be OK to apply tung oil to1, but with commercial factory ...
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Should I stain/seal outdoor furniture before or after pre-drilling lots of pocket holes?
If I stain and seal, then drill the pocket holes, I'll be exposing wood that is unfinished.
If bare wood being exposed by the drilling is a major concern there's a simple solution: don't do it ;-)
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