On 29 May 2004 22:44:56 GMT, (JMWEBER987) stated
wide-eyed, with arms akimbo:

We leave the pores
only partially filled

Thanks to you gentlemem for your replys. Just read two more oak finishing
articles and both filled the pores. One by using a product made for that as a
first application and the other sanded with oil to fill the pores. How do you
manage to 'leave the pores only partially filled'/ Mike in Arkansas

Having just picked up some 20.7% ammonia Monday
AND
having just read an article by Stickley last night,
I'll try to do as he did: fume and wax. I'll try using a shoe-
brush on the wax to remove it from the pores. Since I had to
settle for red oak (some QS), I'll play with finishes until I
get something I like, but I won't intentionally fill the Oak's
lovely pores.

JPGs to follow...some day.


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