I'm working with some wood that has open pores and I'm curious if I can wet sand it using tung oil to create a slurry that fills those pores. Is this a viable technique?
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Absolutely, you can use tung oil to wet sand and fill those pores! It's actually a pretty common technique among woodworkers. Just remember, it’s best for porous woods like oak that you want to stay natural without staining.
Totally agree! Wet sanding with oil is a classic method to fill pores. Before commercial fillers were around, people often relied on this technique. Just make sure you don’t use any poly if that’s your goal—oils tend to work much better!
Yeah, definitely go for it! Dry sanding might not give you the same results as wet sanding with oil. Plus, it helps maintain the wood’s natural color without introducing stains. Just let it cure properly after!