I think your stock has an open grain. I think you might be able to pull the finish off with acetone and then use a grain filler to fill and seal the pores. I use ca glue as a finish. Apply a few drops to a folded corner of a paper towel an apply as the lathe is turning. Hope this helps.
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I think your stock has an open grain. I think you might be able to pull the finish off with acetone and then use a grain filler to fill and seal the pores. I use ca glue as a finish. Apply a few drops to a folded corner of a paper towel an apply as the lathe is turning. Hope this helps.