HOW do i remove the oil from a Beech worktop

[bigolbear]

Hi Guys

I have a beech work top that her indoors wants re-furbishing which is a simple enough job with a belt sander and a detail sander????. Question is how do I remove the built up oil so it doesn't block the sander I got a belt cleaning block but spent more time un clogging the belt than sanding the top

any suggestions short of replacing the tops would be appreciated

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Try using lower grit number say 40 grit and working through the grades to
say 120 grit,using a randem orbit sander, not a finishing or orbital sander or a scraper or scraper plane but you will need a craftsperson to direct you with sharpening and use of the latter.

 

[joe-90]

Wire wool and white spirit is a good start.

 

[bigolbear]

Wire wool and white spirit is a good start.

thanks for that , its no-good getting a sander on it blocks up in 30 sec i'll try the wire wool idea

 

[Deleted member 174758]

The traditional way to remove surface finishes on hardwoods was to use a cabinet scraper. Less effort than steel wool

 

[bethany22]

you can try washing it with a dish washing soap and a steel wool and a lot of effort .