Originally Posted by
SewButch
Vaseline is used on finished wood. This piece has been sanded and will require staining and/or a clear topcoat after the stains are dealt with.
Vaseline, waxes, polishes, oils, etc,... will soak into the wood and not allow stain to penetrate, as well as cause the topcoat to more or less bead off.
Awesome! Thanks for the knowledge, makes perfect sense.
x2 on the Polyurethane!