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 s=
ome 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 differe=
nt directions, hence, some areas show up as shiny areas and other areas sho=
w 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.
--
Jeff