: I have 7mm merantie mahogany plywood on the deck with lots and lots of grain
: in it.We want to put (aged oak)stain on it, East System Epoxy and 6oz
: cloth.On our previous boats the cloth toned down the grain of the wood.Any
: ideas on keeping the character of the wood with out losing too much
: strength.
: Bob

Sanding the wood to 220 grit before coating with epoxy will make a huge difference
in the clearity and luster of the wood.

All the best,
Rob