Old Master Applicator 5" - Premium Lambswool Finish Applicator
Professional-grade lambswool applicator designed specifically for oil-based products. Manufactured by Old Masters, this premium tool features a 1/2" thick, 100% pure lambswool pad securely attached to a durable hardwood frame for long-lasting performance.
Key Features & Benefits
- 100% Pure Lambswool: Natural 1/2" thick pad provides smooth, even finish application
- Durable Construction: Securely attached to hardwood frame for professional durability
- Optimal Size: 5" width covers large areas quickly while maintaining control
- Quick Application: Designed for fast, efficient coverage on large projects
- Oil Finishes Specific Design: Made by Old Masters specifically for oil finishes like our Heritage Natural Finishes products
- Professional Results: Minimizes streaks and lap marks for beautiful, even finishes
- Easy to Clean: Natural lambswool cleans thoroughly with appropriate solvents
Ideal For
Applying Heritage Natural Finishes Exterior Finish, Original Finish, Pure Tung Oil, tung oil blends, linseed oil, oil-based stains, varnishes, and all natural oil-based wood finishes. Perfect for large furniture projects, decks, floors, cabinetry, doors, and any application requiring efficient coverage.
How to Use with Heritage Natural Oil Finishes
Preparation:
- Ensure wood surface is clean, dry, and sanded to desired smoothness (120-220 grit)
- Stir or Shake Heritage Natural Finish thoroughly before use
- Pour finish into a clean container or paint tray
Application Steps:
- Dip the lambswool applicator into the oil finish, loading evenly without over saturating
- Apply finish in long, smooth strokes following the wood grain direction
- Work in manageable sections to maintain a wet edge and prevent lap marks
- Apply liberally - natural oil finishes work best when applied generously
- For penetrating oils (Heritage Exterior Finish, Original Finish, Pure Tung Oil): Allow 10-20 minutes for absorption, then wipe off all excess with clean, lint-free cloths
- For best results, apply multiple thin coats rather than one heavy coat
- Wait 24 hours between coats for proper curing
Pro Tips for Large Projects:
- The 5" width makes this applicator ideal for decks, floors, and large furniture surfaces
- Work in sections to ensure you can wipe excess before it becomes tacky
- Keep a supply of clean wiping cloths on hand for removing excess oil
- The thick lambswool pad holds more finish, reducing trips back to your container
Cleaning & Maintenance
Immediate Cleaning: Clean applicator immediately after use with Pure Citrus Solvent, Turpentine or mineral spirits. Rinse thoroughly until solvent runs clear. Squeeze out excess and reshape the lambswool pad. Allow to air dry completely.
Storage: Store in a sealed plastic bag to keep clean and ready for next use. Properly cleaned applicators can be reused many times.
Safety Note: Dispose of oil-soaked rags properly. Lay flat to dry outdoors away from buildings until the oils have hardened. Then you can discard in to the trash.
Technical Specifications
- Pad Material: 100% pure lambswool
- Pad Thickness: 1/2"
- Frame Material: Hardwood
- Width: 5"
- Weight: 3.2 oz
- Compatible Finishes: All Heritage Natural Finishes oil-based products, penetrating oils, stains, varnishes
- Manufacturer: Old Masters
Why Choose This Applicator
This applicator was specifically designed by Old Masters to work with premium oil-based products. The 1/2" thick lambswool pad holds the perfect amount of finish for efficient application while the hardwood frame provides the durability needed for large projects. Whether you're finishing a deck with Exterior Finish or applying Original Finish to furniture, this tool delivers professional results every time.
Composition
We disclose ALL ingredients that we use. Heritage Natural Finishes contain NO petroleum products, or metallic drying agents whatsoever! We use only the highest quality ingredients from the most sustainable sources possible. What you see here is what you get. If you have any questions, you can always call us!
Tung Oil
100% pure with no additives. This is the highest quality tung oil available; drying harder and forming a more durable finish than linseed oil alone. Both oils are dryer-free and slightly heat-treated (polymerized).
Special Aged Linseed Oil
Obtained from flax grown in the Red River Valley of the U.S. and Canada. It is purified and refined by natural oxidation and blowing, and dries as clear or clearer than tung oil, with none of the characteristic discoloration that is typical of hardware store varieties. No other finishing oil penetrates as deeply into wood.
Beeswax
Only filtered, chemical and bleach-free white beeswax wax is used. Beeswax adds visual depth of grain, smoothness, and elastic durability. Beeswax forms a skim coat that keeps the finish on the wood, slowing the evaporation of the solvent, which gives the oils more time for absorption.
Pure Citrus Solvent
This is the purest form of citrus turpenes (solvent), extracted from cold-pressed orange peel oil. This is the only solvent used in our finishes, and is also sold separately for thinning product or cleaning up. Pure Citrus Solvent is a safer alternative to mineral spirits, and other harsh solvents and can be used the same way.
Pine Rosin
Gum rosin extracted from pine sap and separated from the turpentine. This is the gum rosin found in heart pine, giving the wood its hardness and durability. We use only top grade, crystal-free, water-white rosin. No synthetic resins are used.