Extremis GARGANTUA Instrucciones De Montaje página 7

Wood is a living matter and, in spite of
the superior quality provided by Iroko,
it constantly has to adapt to extreme
changes in temperature and humidity.
Due to internal stress resulting from
these constant adaptations the wood
"warps". This warping can among other
things lead to cracking.
Use 80 grit sanding paper and start with
the vertical part of the tabletop. Hold the
hand sanding machine parallel to the
table's edge. Lightly sand the edge until
smooth.
The table's wood is untreated. If you leave
like this, it will get a silver-grey patina. If
you do not wish to obtain this effect, you
can treat it with Iroko oil. This treatment
maintains the wood's flexibility but is not
necessary: it is up to you to decide which
Colour and structure changes can also
appear. These characteristics are typical
of the material and by choosing this
material you accept them.
Now sand the tabletop. Make sure the
hand sanding machine is held parallel to
the tabletop. Do not limit the sanding to
the damaged parts, but sand the entire
tabletop to obtain a uniform result.
effect you prefer. Bear in mind however
that even with an oil treatment the
colour of the wood will change under
the influence of UV-light and moisture.
To keep the surface nice and smooth, we
advise you to slightly sand the wood every
year.
Cracks in the wood can simply be sanded
by hand with sanding paper or a hand
sanding machine. To protect the stainless
steel surface, cover its edge with hard-
wearing adhesive tape.
To avoid burrs, sand the top edge of the
tabletop until smooth. Sand this part by
hand. Upon removal of the burrs, you
can, depending on the desired finish,
treat the table with hardwood oil.
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