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Pore fill Koa?
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:11 pm
by nehsgolfer
I read recently in Woodcraft magazine that koa doesn't need to be pore-filled. Any truth to this??
Re: Pore fill Koa?
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:17 am
by tippie53
I find that it should be on a guitar. The pores in it need to be filled to avoid the finish dips.
Re: Pore fill Koa?
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:52 am
by johnnparchem
I found I need to fill Koa to get the smooth lacquered guitar like finished. It is my favorite wood,
Re: Pore fill Koa?
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:02 pm
by B. Howard
I would definitely pore fill Koa.
Re: Pore fill Koa?
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:55 pm
by Baritone 1
Koa has grain like any other wood and must be filled unless you want the oil stain open grain effect