Reply To: Sapwood for external door

@lorenzojose thank you for trying that finishing experiment. It’s good to know! Which alkyd varnish did you use? Epifanes?

Yes. It’s what I had on hand. I know minwax tung oil finish also works. I used that sometimes on saw handles- mostly to see what effect it gave. I’ve gone back to several coats of shellac and a top coat of any wiping varnish. I get a smoother finish more quickly.