Thoughts on Oil Finishes for Wood

On Applying an Oil Finish: ♦ Closed-pore, tight-grained woods like cherry, birch, and maple don't need the sanding sealer and filler step at all and will let you just work up to 320 grit sandpaper before applying any finishing material. Contrary to common myth, an oil finish can produce just as high a luster as lacquer, shellac, or ................
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