How can I mask off an area from an oil finish? - eviltoast

I have a workpiece that I want to give an oil finish, but a certain area needs to stay oil-free, because I need to attach a part later on using hide glue. What masking method is safe for oil?

  • tmat256@lemmings.world
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    3 months ago

    Couldn’t you use painter’s tape? Unless your glue joint is thin, it won’t matter if some of the oil seeps past the tape. Pre-finishing is way easier than finishing after final assembly.