Was asked if I could repair a mango table that had been fabricated in the tropics and moved to the PNW. Many fractured glue joints and one large crack that ran diagonally across one member of the top. With all the divergent grain structure and colors inherent in mango I chose to fill all the joints and fractures with black epoxy mixed with micro balloons. Unfortunately, this required sanding which disturbed the original finish. Now in addition to the repair I had to sand and prep the entire table for a new oil finish. This piece originally had a rather primitive style. It was difficult to not sand out the obvious divots and unfair areas while still making sure all the previous finish was removed. The pictures reflect the change from final sand to 1st coat of teak oil. The difference is quite striking. The base got 3 coats with the top getting 6. All hand rubbed to buff up to a dull shine. I apply the oil with a brush and the 1st two coats just disappeared into the wood. A reflection I believe of the fact that the lack of humidity where it lived versus where it was constructed that caused the problems in the first place. I'm happy to say that all but one spot camouflaged with the material and that spot is on the edge and below eye level. Back with the satisfied owners now and the only thing it has to survive is two young brothers but I've got lots of epoxy.