We talked awhile ago about how difficult wenge is to finish because of the porosity and I have struggled in the past but not anymore. However I hate the way the dust makes me feel so I doubt I'l use it that often. Anyway here is what I did. I use Krystal finished and I got some level sealer from them also after trying to fill with the finish and it sure helped. So here is what I did. I sanded my riser with up to 320 then brushed on a coat of level sealer with a foam brush and sanded it back off with 150 (?) I repeated it two more times then I sprayed on a coat and sanded it down with 220, I sprayed on a coat and sanded it with 320 then again and finally with 400 and it came out excellent . I also have been adjusting my shape with each bow and I think I like it.

Excellent work

Looks Great !!!!!

Just finished one with Wenge. I use Krystal as well. Put 10 + coats of CA to fill and still didn't all of the pores. Don't put superglue over your first coats of Krystal    

Looks beautiful.  Happy for you that you figured out a way to fill the pores.  It really worked well for you, the end result is stunning.

that is absolutely amazing!

i love it , when do i get to shoot it?


-hov

That looks great! I use the thunderbird high solids sealer and have very good luck with it. I brush on several thick coats then sand it all off.

What a stunner! Very nice work and great contours.

Hova anytime, just stop by or look me up at a shoot.

very generous of you. maybe we'll get the chance someday.


great work.

nice job

Very nice and I bet it is nice and heavy!

b.glass
Not as heavy as my dymondwood riser. but yes it has nice mass.

That looks real good.

Beautiful!

Awesome!!!  I've got to try some of that someday.

Congrats on both the shape and the finish.Both look great!! Thanks for sharing the finish info.
Ed