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PORE FILLING

2/6/2020

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Many species of wood have pores, East Indian Rosewood is one of them.  If you want a shiny smooth surface you must fill those pores before applying the finish.  I have recently been using a special epoxy as a pore filler.
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You mix exactly equal amounts of the Epoxy and its Hardener and apply it with a flat device like a credit card, spatula or a razor blade.  It is very thin and a little bit goes a long way.  Don't apply it very thickly as you are going to have to sand it almost                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          all off later
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Fortunately it sands very easily and you will soon have it almost back to raw wood but the pores will be filled.
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Before Sanding and After sanding.  You end up with a nice smooth surface void of pores.
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The sides are a little more difficult to sand.  Still very easy sanding, just takes a little longer.
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the pores seem nicely filled.  It is time for the wash coat of French polish.
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The Wash Coat, is the first coat of dilute Shellac rubbed liberally on the wood to form a foundation for the coming applications of more dilute Shellac and olive oil of the French Polish process.  I will let this dry for a few hours and then begin.  So far they are looking good.
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Michael cather link
4/18/2021 12:19:41 pm

Thanks so much for some great info. I am a hobbyist builder and donate my sales to charity (CFF)

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