The fellow that I bought it from put it through a sander that woodworkers use as a plainer. So it is flat and level, it is smooth but you can feel the end grain, and I would like to get a glass finish on it. John BlindWoodWorker.com Join our discussion list at: blindwoodworker-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Subscribe in the subject. From: blindwoodworker-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blindwoodworker-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of louis scrivani Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:16 PM To: blindwoodworker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [blindwoodworker] Re: End Grain I would agree with Bob, but on a cross cut log I doubt it. I would start with 40 grit then work up to 180 grit. That is if your talking of rough cut lumber. Other wise forget what I said and go with what Bob, said. Louis From: Bob Kennedy <mailto:intheshop@xxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:09 PM To: blindwoodworker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [blindwoodworker] Re: End Grain I'd work up to that. You can get a lot done working up to 320 or 400 on end grain. I'm thinking any of the polishes are going to take forever. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Sherrer <mailto:john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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