finishing meranti

[thetyreman]

I have some meranti wood to use up, was surprised at how open grain it is!

any tips on filling the grain?

 

[custard]

What's the application, what's the final finish?

 

[Glynne]

I have some meranti wood to use up, was surprised at how open grain it is!

any tips on filling the grain?

In a word yes.
On the iPad at the moment (and struggle to cut and paste) but Custard recommended a filler which I used on a merranti tray for a keepsake box.
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