Flexi-Rack Maintenance Question

Sounds like if you have sanded and oiled the wood is actually not solid but a pressed[MDF] type plywood where you arent sure what its composition is actually made of.That might explain the inconsistent finish.Theres so much junk out there now that maufacturers push on consumers....for an example the rubber cushions on pool tables were 100% rubber,good consistant bounces etc.Years ago to save and now they would mix the rubber with sawdust and other materials to save money and they dont play the same.You can put Chinese drywall and toothpaste into this way of the world.Were swamped with cheap affordable junk.I hope you get to the bottom of this mystery,cheers,Bob

Thanks Bob!

I still think I just over did it with the oil because I've got 2" thick Northern Hard Maple butcher block that I received unfinished. It's good stuff...see my flexi-rack pic.

Someone told me that I might just try mineral spirits because that works on tongue oil buildup. We'll see. I'm more concerned about what to do afterwards because adding more oil seems like I'm asking for more trouble.

Good news.Thats good wood and with a visit to most any decent shop they will hip you to the solution.If no shop then google Danish oil,Tung oil etc and do some research.You have the base material[Maple] to work with and not fools gold.Cheers,Bob

Hi Kenny. I'd expect the oil to as a solvent, lifting up the gum; if you wipe the excess off vigorously, I expect you'll be in a decent place. John

Thanks John,

That's what that is!!! I tried wiping it off but it was too hardened. I experimented with one shelf using steel wool and that did the trick but I don't know if I should re-oil.

I talked to a wood guy and he recommended that I wait a couple of days to see if anything new resurfaces. If not, he thought I should seal the wood with a hard wax such as SC Johnson One Step Floor Wax.