David Todtman wrote:
I built a glider rocker for the porch. It's made with oak and I want to
paint it. I think I should use something to fill in the grain to make the
paintwork look a little smoother. Can I use something like the lightweight
spackling compound?

TIA,
David

PAINT!?! Around here, I'm afraid it's sacrilege to paint a hardwood
(except maybe poplar). Have you considered a nice (clear) spar varnish
or polyurethane?
Andy