"mkr5000" wrote in message
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I'll see what happens....I need this to not be very labor intensive.

I just put a dab of fresh wood filler on the "ends" and did a brief
sanding with some 400 grit.

Then put on an oil based sanding sealer with a foam brush which soaks
up quick.

I'll see what happens tomorow morning with my spray -- either straight
from the can or
my hvlp if I have to.

If your wood was cut with a proper saw blade and/or sanded properly there
should be no need nor any way you can use wood filler on end grain. The wood
itself should be smooth not some filler stuck to it. Do it right the first
time and it will work properly.