Sanding defined grain

[MRS CHISEL]

I am stuck and have a stupid question!

I have sanded a piece of Ash with a very prominent grain pattern using a range of grits. The finish is amazing however I can still feel the rise and fall of the grain pattern when I run my hand over it. The more I sand the more prominent it becomes, the ripples are about half an inch wide. How do I sand it flat?

Also, while I am on the topic I am struggling to use a hand plane without leaving tiny indentations. My shavings are paper fine, is this just a fact of planing? I have sanded them out, but it would be nice not to have them in the first place!

Many thanks, hoping that someone can save me some elbow grease

[tusses]

what are you using to sand ?
machine ? block ? or just sandpaper and your fingers ?

What finish will you be using ?

[MRS CHISEL]

Hi,

Random orbital sander with Abranet of various grades, I am planning just to wax it.

Thanks

[tusses]

Ash is quite "grainy"
and if it's not dry enough, the grain will become prominent as the wood dries.
the softer wood will dry and shrink leaving the harder grain raised.
You could try sealing it (test piece) then sanding some more, and repeat ...