Sanding sealer question

[kevin nee]

I am sanding a small Birdseye Maple Bowl. I recently read that at about 320 grit if you add sanding sealer you will be able to spot any scratches & tool marks before finishing. Now the bowl is smooth as glass. My question is can I use a walnut oil finish after it has had sanding sealer or would I be better off using Antique Oil or Bush Oil both of which I have in stock. Thanks in advance, Kevin

[Steve Jenkins]

Once you put sanding sealer on the wood there is nothing to be gained by using an oil. It won't penetrate.

[kevin nee]

Thanks, That is what I thought. Any suggestions on a final finish. I have Waterlox, Mylands Bush Oil & Antique Oil on hand.

[Jim Sevey]

Lacquer or poly

[Jeff Walters]

Hi Kevin,

Just curious what you are using for sanding sealer. I've seen people post that they use 50/50 Shellac and Denatured Alcohol an others say 50/50 Lacquer and Lacquer Thinner.

Thanks,
Jeff

[kevin nee]

I used Mylands brand right out of the can.

[Prashun Patel]

If the only goal is to spot your sanding scratches, then instead of using sanding sealer, sand up to 600 grit dry. North of 400grit, I find the dust lodges 'well' into the surface pores and scratches.