In general is quarter sawn less prone? (Oak)
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In general is quarter sawn less prone? (Oak)
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Oak is not really a blotchy wood... however, quarter sawn white oak may show what some people may incorrectly call blotch. The bee's wings found in 1/4 sawn white oak will not take the color the same as the surrounding wood.
If you are using 1/4 sawn red oak then no worries.
Scott
Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
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I've had some blotching in face grain red oak. So it sounds like you are saying quarter sawn is less prone?
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Not really what I said... Blotchy on flat sawn red oak is not something I would normally expect; unless it was reclaimed or refinished wood. That may have been some type of contaminate.
Scott
Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
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