Sanding an oak table....

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We have patches on our oak table where the oil is wearing off. I want to sand the whole thing and retreat it. Can anyone recommend how to do and what to re-oil it with?? Could I use a electric sander or does it need to be done by hand??? I remember reading something about using steal wool.

I use an electric sander and then rub it thoroughly with a few coats of danish oil. Do it once a year.

For me, it would depend what the piece of furniture was and what finish I wanted eg is it an old piece of farmhouse furniture or a fairly new piece?

It's a modern solid chunky oak table cozie. We've had a few years and I'm finding it's becoming a bit sticky and harder to clean.

for oak, steel wool is not advised, because small fragments of steel may become embedded in the wood, and it will stain.

If you are sanding it, always rub along the direction of the grain, and never in circles.

Piglet, what would suggest sanding it with other than an electric sander please?

by hand, with sandpaper wrapped round a cork block.

You can use a power sander if you want.

A coarse grade of paper will take off a lot of material if you need to but will leave the surface rough so you need to redo with finer and finer until it is smooth.

Thanks

Often gets recommended on here for wooden work tops, how about Osmo Hardwax Oil for your table top once you've sanded?