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An oil finish is microscopically thin...from the sounds of what you are doing it's not a true hand rubbed oil finish. Oil alone can never fill the pores of wood.

And Brent rotten stone or powdered pumice stone is just for the rub down between finish coats usually done with a wet felt pad. Some use steel wool but then you risk the chance a steel fiber getting in your finish.

I've never saw rotten stone mentioned as a grain filler mixed with oil as a grain filler.

I really don't know why I bothered telling about using a 4000 grit Abralon pad wet with a few drops of mineral oil...this entire thread was started to brag about a project not to ask for ideas.

joey, that's because you are pretty poor at reading. Man, really poor.

You don't know about the use of water in case coloring either. Stunning for a man of your alleged KIA (know-it-allism).

Milt,
I haven't attempted any thing as large as 3/8" diameter plug. Just some tiny stuff and one 1/4" odd size chip. I cut the insert with an exacto knife to fit the defect.

Thanks for the tips.

Chuck, Dennis Earl is the one to listen to ! When he was teaching me he emphasized wearing nitrile or latex gloves as PCO has a component that will mess up your liver. I don't know about you, but I can do damage to my liver in a more fun way than stock finishing. :-)

All the tips help. I just have never been a "wood guy". Metal is my thing. I struggle with wood working. DES, thanks specifically for your experiences with PCO. Your expertise in wood restoration is well respected by many. With all my blocked selections, I don't know what jOe said, but I'm sure he is consistent.

Thanks Mark. Yes, I was wearing nitrile gloves.