Any tips on small slots for applying poly?

[Craig D Peltier]

See pic, I need to get poly in there.From above you can see theres none in there.It may fit a cuetip but I think that it might be too tight and not really apply as much as wipe it away.Id say there anywhere from 3/16 to 1/8 at least.
PS this pic theres no poly.I will post when done.

Thanks


http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachme...6&d=1175726734 I kept trying to upload pic from computer but since it was already uploaded on another thread so it wouldnt let me.I even renamed it but the computer an the creek is too smart!

[David Epperson]

I'm thinking pipe cleaners. But that's just a first impression.

[Dennis Peacock]

Yup...I'm with David on this one.....I'd use a pipe cleaner to get the Poly in there. Should do just fine.

[Jim Becker]

A small, wide and soft artist's brush. Natural bristle if you are using oil-based varnish; synthetic if you are using water borne finish.

[Rich Engelhardt]

Hello Craig,
Been there - done that - piece of cake.

Mask off the top edges.
Cut a 1" strip of cotton T-shirt about 4 inches long.
Wet the strip with material.
Work it in and make like you're shining shoes with it.
Remove the masking tape when the material has become tacky.

Repeat as needed - including the tape.

For sanding between coats, substitute 220a sandpaper for the strip of cotton cloth, again, mask off the top, and always work the paper down away from the top.

Should take all of 30 seconds or so for each coat.

Oops! Forgot another technique I've used to get into really tight spots or areas where there wasn't top and bottom access.
I've used a single edge razor blade as a pallet knife to spread material onto hidden surfaces such as that.