How-To
Paste Wood Fillers
Oil or water based: how and when to use each type
When finishing open-grained woods, you can fill the pores with paste wood filler if your goal is to achieve a refined, elegant, glass-smooth look, according to Jeff Jewitt. In this article, he addresses oil- and water-based fillers and explains when to use each, demonstrating how to apply them. Oil-based products offer more choices, in terms of when you apply it, while water-based fillers are applied directly to the bare wood. He explains each application step for both types and shares his tips for tinting filler.
From Fine Woodworking #144
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