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My housemate placed a hot pan on our oak worktop. Now there is a large
black
burn mark on the surface. Should we sand it down and revarnish?
Called in a
french polisher and he quoted a ridiculous amount and also
said that the mark
would still be noticeable. Can someone tell me if
his is likely?


--
total
novice

Here's what I'd do (YMMV):

Buy a circular piece of stone/granite
or whatever that is slightly larger than
the burn mark.

Route out a circle about 1/32 or so larger
than the stone (and about 1/8 inch less deep).

Drop in the stone.

Walk away.

Lou

PS: You will never like the sanding/varnishing/
refinishing - it will never look right.