I have some soft maple that I have been turning in segmented bowls and I can not get a smooth finish on it. I have sharp tools, I have used a slow and fast speed , sanded from 60 to 400 grit, I have used beeswax sanding solution and nothing works.
Is there anything else I can do or should I use a hard maple?
Is there anything else I can do or should I use a hard maple?