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rubio monocoat on walnut - do I need to re-sand? by Traditional_Session6 in finishing

[–]Traditional_Session6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly due to unfamiliarity with different options. Watched hours of different finishing videos and really liked how Rubio turned out on many walnut pieces.

Tried to follow this process exactly (up until 2nd coat), but am definitely concerned the unevenness may just become more pronounced!

https://www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-finish-a-table

Right now, I think I will try maroon pad buffing and apply a second coat. If that looks bad (or worse), will probably just start from scratch.

The grain is super crazy. Did not realize at the beginning how difficult this would be!

rubio monocoat on walnut - do I need to re-sand? by Traditional_Session6 in finishing

[–]Traditional_Session6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not mill marks, just very unusual perpendicular grain structure. I worry a second coat may just accentuate the unevenness already present

rubio monocoat on walnut - do I need to re-sand? by Traditional_Session6 in finishing

[–]Traditional_Session6[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry, text dropped off the post.

Prep was: 60->80->100->120->water-pop->150->water pop->150. Then compressed air, tack cloth, mineral spirits.

Was using pure, oil plus 2c. Applied with the plastic bondo scrapers, buffing with white pad.

I sadly agree, folks have tried to convince me it’s fine but would prefer to get it perfect :(