Help with repairing deep gashes on real antique wood
I want to fully restore this piece and keep it's historical integrity. The goal is to preserve original beauty. The plan is to stain and seal. there are deep gashes in the top that I hope to prepare. I was thinking steam to try to lessen the gaps and raise fingers as much as possible.. the use the sawdust fill trick.
looking for advice.... should i try to sand a valley first.... or not try that... and the steam... or not try that?
finish with sawdust glue fill??
u/pantherFan_atic — 3 hours ago