to quit! I've just turned a 15" old growth cedar platter, end grain orientation. I've shear cut and sanded to 600 grit. It was very dry. So, there are lots of ripples, rumples, small voids and the like. I know I'll never get a great smoothe surface on a lot of it, but...such is the reality of old growth cedar.
So, I've oiled it with blo/thinner to pop the grain and it did. I'll let it dry and do a little, just a little, more sanding with 600/800 wet/dry paper and leave it at that. It will look 'rustic' but that's ok by me. After all, it is really 'OLD'.
Now, this is frequently where I fall down - what finish to put on over the blo? I've put on wipe on poly and had it stay tacky for weeks! Suggestions appreciated!
Tom