ear3
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First question: I use the pencil mark method when sanding, but am doing a piece that I'm taking up to a super fine grit (finishing with Platin 2000). Is there a grit past which you shouldn't use the pencil marks, as the abrasive qualities of the graphite might override the sandpaper abrasive?
Second question: I'm not using a finish on the piece, as the glossiness achieved by the abrasive on the Maple is enough. But I would like to wax it to protect it from fingerprints, etc. Will I be sacrificing any of the luster/smoothness if I apply some coats of Renaissance Wax after the Platin 2000? Thanks.
UPDATE: I went ahead and applied the Renaissance Wax -- no problems, it looks beautiful. But I'm still wondering about any limits there might be to the pencil marking method at higher grits.
Second question: I'm not using a finish on the piece, as the glossiness achieved by the abrasive on the Maple is enough. But I would like to wax it to protect it from fingerprints, etc. Will I be sacrificing any of the luster/smoothness if I apply some coats of Renaissance Wax after the Platin 2000? Thanks.
UPDATE: I went ahead and applied the Renaissance Wax -- no problems, it looks beautiful. But I'm still wondering about any limits there might be to the pencil marking method at higher grits.
