Occasionally we discover very shallow planer marks on table tops, unfortunately only after applying a gloss finish. These are impossible to feel and cannot be seen on dry wood. Admittedly, we haven’t to date been hand planing after machine planing, only sanding. Any tricks to “spot the divets” before applying a finish?
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Wiping on some paint thinner or naphtha will show up flaws that will be brought out later when you apply a finish. I prefer to use naphtha since it evaporates much faster than paint thinner. Also looking at the table top with a bright low grazing light shined on it will highlight defects.
John White
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