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10 years ago I built my own kitchen using maple-veneered MDF lipped with solid maple for the cupboard sides, and solid maple frames with veneered panels for the doors. I used three coats of danish oil, allowed to dry for a week, and then waxed everything with Briwax applied with very fine wire...

Yes, that recommendation is correct - raise the grain, allow to dry, then sand. You may be able to go straight for the 240 grit if the door has already been sanded, but if that seems to take a long time. start off with the 120

I'm building a house using solid softwood logs, squared and planed. I'd welcome any recommendations for painting or staining the new wood. We're looking for a shade of grey similar to weathered oak, and a long-lasting finish which can be easily recoated when it eventually needs to be. Sikkins...