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From: ell@linus.UUCP (Edward L. Lafferty)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: Finishing questions
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Date: Sat, 24-Dec-83 17:42:54 EST
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Posted: Sat Dec 24 17:42:54 1983
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I think there is some confusion in terminology. When a finishing book
or instruction says to "use a wood filler", it does not mean stuff to
fill nail holes like plastic wood. (Actually, that should NEVER be used
in good furniture work. You can't stain it properly. It is only for
painted things and carpentry.) Wood filler for finishing is a compound
made from silex in a base of mineral spirits. It can be purchased from
Woodcraft Supply Corp., Constantine's, and some good paint stores. You
put in on, usually after staining, with a brush, let it dry a bit and
then rub it off with burlap or other rough cloth. This "fills" the
pores of the wood so that you can then varnish over it and get a very
smooth surface. You can color the filler or buy it colored.