I am looking for suggestions on how to seal end grain in maple. When I have
tried to stain and finish live edge bowls I have turned the end grain comes
out blotchy and looks treble.
Thank Ian

Ian Edwards wrote:
I am looking for suggestions on how to seal end grain in maple. When I have
tried to stain and finish live edge bowls I have turned the end grain comes
out blotchy and looks treble.
Thank Ian
Use a wood conditioner first. Minwax does one and it is specifically
for the kind of problem you are having.
Also check out Russ Fairfield's articles on finishing over on Wood
Central

If you are in the UK, try Chestnut Products 'End Seal' - that works a
treat but you could also use diluted PVA adhesive or candlewax (in
which case, it is handy to have a Priest as a friend)

Regards

Paul

On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 15:30:03 -0400, "Ian Edwards"
wrote:

I am looking for suggestions on how to seal end grain in maple. When I have
tried to stain and finish live edge bowls I have turned the end grain comes
out blotchy and looks treble.
Thank Ian

I am looking for suggestions on how to seal end grain in maple. When I have
tried to stain and finish live edge bowls I have turned the end grain comes
out blotchy and looks treble.

I use sanding sealer, then it only looks double.

D