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   quatersawn | Apr 30, 2002 08:46pm | #1

   Are the panels going to show the plys? If so, your going to rip a bunch of strips and laminate them side by side to show the plys? I think they might cup.

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   jimstock1 | Apr 30, 2002 08:58pm | #2

   markwdavis,

   no, the plys won't show on the flat panels- just the face sheet.  The plys will only show at the perimeter of the doors

   jim

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   Dutchy1 | Apr 30, 2002 09:20pm | #3

   I use a lot of baltic birch and mix birch (birch outside, pine inside) and if the sheets are flat on purchace they stay flat but finish in and outside in the same way.

   Ruud Joling The Netherlands

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   Daneva42 | May 21, 2002 06:37pm | #4

   Exactly what is the best way to finish birch? Birch is well known for it's blotchiness.  How can I get away from this and end up with a beautiful finish on my furniture?

   Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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   DaveinPa | May 21, 2002 06:51pm | #5

   I use Min-Wax pre-stain conditioner on Baltic Birch plywood when I go to stain it. I really soak to plywood with conditioner and let it stand approx. 20 minutes and using a clean, lint free cloth, I wipe it clean. I do both sides the same way. Test a piece of scrap plywood before doing the final piece. Fyi, use a good oil based primer on both sides if you are going to paint it.

   Dave in Pa.

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   Dutchy1 | May 21, 2002 11:28pm | #6

   Most birch I treat with two or three coats waterbased PU and in my opinion it looks good.

   Ruud Joling