Austin; Your and my procedures are pretty much alike when using French Polish but I only final polish with rottenstone.
I have built several items out of mahogany and it had a rather pours grain so I use a concoction of an old red brick ground to dust mixed with the schellac and wax base. Also 4/0000 steel wool. Building with walnut or cherry requires no grain fillers.
Quite frankly I have never done two items alike as it seems my wandering mind comes up with a new way to try, usually turns out okay.
Roger
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