Working with Wenge

[newgenesis]

While I love the color and grain of wenge after its turned I am having an issue with finishing it without collecting crap (dust, polishing compound, etc) in the open grain of the wood. What is the best way to work with this wood?

 

[jttheclockman]

While I love the color and grain of wenge after its turned I am having an issue with finishing it without collecting crap (dust, polishing compound, etc) in the open grain of the wood. What is the best way to work with this wood?

Skew. Skip sandpaper.

 

[elyk864]

I've sanded all mine and never had an issue. Just a bit of compressed air and cleaning it off really well with denatured alcohol.

 

[MRDucks2]

DNA or Acetone and compressed air, here, also.

 

[gbpens]

This has nothing to do with left over dust. After cleaning any dust, try soaking it in bleach for an hour. The brown gets bleached out and the black stays. Nothing looks like it,

 

[bsshog40]

I'm in the DNA and air camp also. Have to look close, especially when using porous wood, to make sure all the pores are cleaned out.

 

[Bryguy]

and the splinters are wicked!