Is no one using a grain filler before waxing/varnishing wood. I've only done a few restorations that needed stripping and varnishing and never got to that stage but read about it. Otherwise the grain always seems pretty obvious regardless of any fine sanding.
Never use it myself. Typically if I'm trying to achieve a finish that good I don't use open grained wood as I feel that this type of grain structure suits a more natural finish.
Is no one using a grain filler before waxing/varnishing wood. I've only done a few restorations that needed stripping and varnishing and never got to that stage but read about it. Otherwise the grain always seems pretty obvious regardless of any fine sanding.