Re: Wiping varnish smoothness?
If you want a perfectly smooth surface using that type of wipe on finish I believe you will have to apply some kind of grain filler first. Try that on a piece of scrap. There are different theories on what to use for grain filler; LMI, Stew Mac, and others sell a couple of different kinds. I used a wipe on varnish on a mahogany backed mandolin once without grain filler; It leaves the surface looking like it's full of pores. On this particular mandolin, a flat top, I liked the look. I don't believe it would look right on an F style though.
Here is some information on one type. Note that they use a dark color on a light wood to make the grain "pop". Never tried that though.
http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/Fini...es/i-5035.html
Don
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