The walnut I'm using for the dresser has some knotholes and portions of
some pieces are denser than others. These dense areas are brighter than the
rest of the board and stand out after sanding. What's the best way to dull
the shine and make them look like the rest of the board?
Thx

On Saturday, June 14, 2014 8:12:28 AM UTC-5, xxxx wrote:
The walnut I'm using for the dresser has some knotholes and portions of some pieces are denser than others. These dense areas are brighter than the rest of the board and stand out after sanding. What's the best way to dull the shine and make them look like the rest of the board? Thx

I suspect what you are describing is the wood fibers are running in different directions, hence, some areas show up as shiny areas and other areas show as "dull" areas. If you have some scrap pieces, prep as normal and oil them, to see if the "unwanted" effects go away.

Sonny

On Saturday, June 14, 2014 8:12:28 AM UTC-5, xxxx wrote:
The walnut I'm using for the dresser has some knotholes and portions of

some pieces are denser than others. These dense areas are brighter than the

rest of the board and stand out after sanding. What's the best way to dull

the shine and make them look like the rest of the board?

Thx

It's a little pricey but crystalac will even out your finish.

http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/1544

On 6/14/2014 9:12 AM, xxxx wrote:
The walnut I'm using for the dresser has some knotholes and portions of
some pieces are denser than others. These dense areas are brighter than the
rest of the board and stand out after sanding. What's the best way to dull
the shine and make them look like the rest of the board?
Thx

Use them to your advantage. I suspect that they have some figure to
them, as most walnut knots do. Let it show.. Once you topcoat it, they
should be of the same sheen.

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Jeff