I'm finishing my coffee table and have been using a Sam Maloof finish which is
Tung oil, Linseed oil and Varnish. I noticed some scratches after applying the
first coat and sanded it with 300 grit paper and applied the second coat. It
appears to be lighter on the places I sanded and wondered if I should sand it
down and start over. I did sand through the finish on those spots.

I really like the Sam Maloof finish by the way.

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"Keith" wrote in message
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I'm finishing my coffee table and have been using a Sam Maloof finish
which is
Tung oil, Linseed oil and Varnish. I noticed some scratches after applying
the
first coat and sanded it with 300 grit paper and applied the second coat.
It
appears to be lighter on the places I sanded and wondered if I should sand
it
down and start over. I did sand through the finish on those spots.

I really like

Your first coat is 'really' thin. most of the varnish gets sucked into
pores of the wood. I only lightly rub with 0000 steel wool after coat #1.
--
Stoutman
http://www.garagewoodworks.com
(Featuring a NEW look the Sam Maloof finish by the way.

Your first coat is usually called your sealer coat.

"Keith" wrote in message
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I'm finishing my coffee table and have been using a Sam Maloof finish
which is
Tung oil, Linseed oil and Varnish. I noticed some scratches after applying
the
first coat and sanded it with 300 grit paper and applied the second coat.
It
appears to be lighter on the places I sanded and wondered if I should sand
it
down and start over. I did sand through the finish on those spots.

I really like the Sam Maloof finish by the way.

Simply apply another coat and see what the result is. Most likely it will
all look pretty good after the 3 rd coat.