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From: warren@ihnss.UUCP (Warren Montgomery)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Finishing questions
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Date: Mon, 19-Dec-83 15:46:15 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 19 15:46:15 1983
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a while back there was a good discussion of finishing techniques.  I
am nearing completion of a large oak project which I plan to finish by
staining and sealing, and applying several coats of wax.  I have a
few things left to decide and would appreciate any advice from
someone with experience:

1)	I have heard several recommendations to stain and seal the
	wood before final assembly, to avoid having excess glue in
	the joints cause the stain not to take.  Doesn't this
	significantly reduce the strengh of the joint?  What about
	other techniques for getting rid of excess glue.
	
2)	I have in the past tried a couple of wood fillers (plastic
	wood and elmers wood filler, I think) in stained projects
	with limited success.  Getting the filler to take the stain
	to the right degree is hard.  Any suggestions for those
	minor fixes that always seem to be the most prominent part
	of the project?  
	
3)	I have several spots where the grain tore out during
	surfacing or planing, leaving deep pits in the surface. 
	It's not reall practical to sand down that far.  Any
	suggestions on inconspicouos repairs?
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	Warren Montgomery
	ihnss!warren
	IH x2494