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   jazzdogg | Jul 25, 2005 05:45am | #1

   Wil,

   My two favorite pore fillers are Star Products (oil-based), and Enduro (water-born).

   As long as you apply finish to both sides, filling the pores on the underside isn't necessary.

   Good luck,

    

    

   -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask youself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   wilmore | Jul 25, 2005 06:49pm | #2

   Thank you, I appreciate your advice.  I've called around for Enduro products but no one seems to know of it.  Are there any chain stores, paint stores or hardware, that carry it?

    

   Wil

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   JoeM | Jul 26, 2005 03:23am | #3

   Wil,

   I second the Enduro recommendation.  I've tried many fillers, water-base and oil-base, and IMHO, the Enduro is a stand-out.  Nothing comes close.  It's easy to apply, sands back beautifully, and DOES NOT shrink.  It tints very nicely too. 

   I highly recommend it.  Go to compliant systems website, it's a phone order only.

   (No, i'm not on their payroll.) :)

   joe

    

2. 
   jazzdogg | Jul 26, 2005 03:30am | #4

   As Joe mentioned in his reply, it's a product you'll have to order:

   http://www.compliantspraysystems.com

   Good luck,

    -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   wilmore | Aug 02, 2005 10:18pm | #6

   I got some Enduro grain filler and am ready to try it.  What I have is an round oak  table top.  The edges are rounded over - should I use the filler on the edges? ALso on the end grain edges?

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   jazzdogg | Aug 02, 2005 11:00pm | #7

   Wil,

   Use pore filler anywhere you want a smooth surface - the pores are most prominent in end grain.

   Unlike other pore fillers you apply and wipe away the excess with burlap, follow the instructions for the Enduro product, as burlap will pull the pore filler out of the pores.

   Let us know how your project turns out - post pictures!

    -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   WillGeorge | Jul 26, 2005 09:42pm | #5

   filling the pores on the underside isn't necessary.???
   Dang.. I try to make BOTH sides nice...
   But just me...