Dick Snyder wrote:
I have completed a stand alone pantry made of oak plywood with solid
oak trim to cover exposed plywood edges. I have looked through my
book by Bob Flexner on wood finishing but I can't get a clear idea on
oak plywood. The gist of what Flexner says is you can apply wood
filler to oak if you like but it is just a matter of personal
preference. He goes on to say that I should not use sanding sealer.
By the way, I do not intend to stain the project.

May I ask those of you who have finished a project that is made of oak
plywood to share your experiences about finishing such a project
(unstained)?

1. Oil is easy, looks nice if you don't want a shine. If you do,
continue...

2. Lacquer is relatively easy (especially Deft which sands nicely) and
fast.

3. Varnish is nice too but takes much longer than lacquer because it
dries slowly.

4. Clear polyurethane is hard, lasts long, hard to redo and looks like
plastic.

Filler is overkill (IMO) for any of the clear finishes on oak. Also, it
is not the stuff you use to fill dings...it is a very fine silica with a
binder and thinner. You can make your own if you have any Cabosil lying
around.



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