There is always the alternative. You can use a grain filler as is done to smooth the ridges in furniture to give it a super smooth look. I'm Always, Frank ----- Original Message ----- From: John Sherrer To: blindwoodworker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 2:50 PM Subject: [blindwoodworker] End Grain Hi Woodworkerws I am just wondering if pumice, will smooth out end grain, such as a crosscut log. John Home Church meeting on Monday nights via Skype 9:00 pm EST. Online at 8:30 pm EST to connect. Skype name: whitecane.ministries May 25 is a day of weeping for the United States