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Table top found uneven after danish oil, can I re-sand part of it?
I have a dining table (6'x34") I sanded and applied danish oil to. Next step is polyurethane but I figured I would put my level over the top to make sure my work was good.... Well I found out the outer edges of the table are high at the widths. It isn't terrible but most of the center of the table is about 1/8" lower than the outer borders. It could be that the wood itself is cupping a little but I am guessing I may have also spent more time sanding the center than the outside edges. I did measure the thickness of the outside edges and they seem about 1/16th inch thicker. It can't really be seen with the eye and probably no one would notice it but since I know it is there now it bothers me.
My worst fear is there was still too much moisture and the wood is cupping in which case then I can take it down some but it might cup more. But if it is just uneven sanding then I was thinking of resanding just the outer border. Possible use a power planer first to get close and then sand to finish back to 320.
So here is my main concern:
If I re-sand just the borders and then apply more danish oil, am I going to get an uneven finish? I have never noticed danish oil to finish unevenly but I am worried having one section finished at a different time than another section could produce some sort of lighter and darker area. I am hoping the wood just soaks it up and at a certain point more doesn't change the look.
I will post two pictures to see the work. The darker one is after more danish oil and letting it sit for a few days.