I've only done one walnut stock, and used no filler at all. Once you have the finish off, use water and wet/dry sand paper to sand it a few times to raise the gain and get that out of the way. After that use the oil and wet/dry sandpaper to sand/polish/oil the stock. Let dry for about 24 hours between applications. Just keep doing it until you have worked up to 600 grit paper and you are happy with the finish (or tired of doing it!). The oil and sawdust fill the pores and you end up with a beatiful finish. This may be too slow for someone doing it on a professional basis however. I would not want to pay someone for the hours I put into mine.

Ron

Last edited by Ron_AKA; 09/11/08.