Wood filler on ROBB?

[Jomohr84]

Howdy all,

Working on a red oak board bow for a neighborhood kid, and have noticed on previous builds that the finish leaves a pocked texture due to the open porous grain of red oak.  

So my question is, should I try elmers wood filler? Or will it just make more problems?  Please let me know if anyone has tried this, as I want to make a nicely finished bow. I plan to seal it with polyurethane. I would expect the wood filler will take stain differently, but I don't mind, just want a nice smooth finish wihout the tiny dimples.

Thanks,

Jon

[macbow]

Jon, I usually left the red oak as is on the kids bows only because it takes a lot of time to properly fill,and sand.
Many sanding sealers etc would work.
First step,would be to wipe the wood with a damp cloth to raise the grain. Then use fine sandpaper to smooth out.
I haven't used the Elmer's product. When I have used fillers they take stain well although sometimes slightly darker or lighter.
To,do it right I would use sanding sealer and do it several items.
Go through the sanding sizes and finish with 240 grit or even 400 grit.

[Jomohr84]

Thanks!!! I appreciate the information!