ChickenNext586 t1_j6mxph3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:57 PM Reply to Sanded butchers block won't take varnish/sealant by CURRTIS1 You're probably sanding with too fine of a grit. The wood needs to be "open" if that makes sense. Sand with maybe 220 max, and it should take the oil/ stain/ etc. Permalink 20
ChickenNext586 t1_j6mxph3 wrote
Reply to Sanded butchers block won't take varnish/sealant by CURRTIS1
You're probably sanding with too fine of a grit. The wood needs to be "open" if that makes sense. Sand with maybe 220 max, and it should take the oil/ stain/ etc.