Using Grain filler and where to get it in london...?

Question

I've got an open-grain Ash guitar body i've cut out, and i need to fill it with a grain filler. Is it OK to use Multi-purpose Wood filler? [ this link shows a few fillers; refer to this link when i talk about a specific filler : http://www.toolstation.com/shop/LubricantsampFinishes/FillersStrippers/d150/sd2889 ]

would it be ok to use the "1 Strike Filler" (click link; 6th from top of page) to fill the grain of my wood?

Also, can anyone recommend a good grain filler and where i can get it, i live in london, UK

thanks!

Answer 1

Hi! I am a yank,Professionall Painter with my papers, high end work.Actualy best is swedish putty from your best paint stores, get kind you can apply with brush, however read all directions as there  is a time limit to sand or it gets very hard. Swedish putty is a very fine ground grain filler, think flour dust, and it is stainable. Well hope this helps you. Sorry  I have to go to a tea party now!!!

Answer 2

You can use a technique called sanding in. Apply a long oil -non drying- finish such as Watco Danish oil finish to a small area and then, using a very fine grint sandpaper (320 to 600), lightly sand the surface. This procedure will produce a fine sanding dust that will mix with the finish and get worked into the grain- and match your wood perfectly. Wipe off the finish/dust before it gets too sticky. Continue untill the entire surface has been treated.

Check the long oil instructions to see how long to wait before appling a drying finish. Watco Danish oil instructs to wait 72 hrs.

If you are planning to stain the wood, stain it before appling this sanding in technique and be careful not to sand through the stain.

I suggest woodcentral.com for woodworking advice. http://www.woodcentral.com/cgi-bin/messa...