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We just purchased a pine table with breadboard ends from a local wood worker. I am aware that the ends should be free to move so that the top can expand and contract with changes in humidity. In this case the craftsmanship be not be quite perfect, as there are paper thick gaps between the ends and the remainder of the top. My question is, will a varnish or some such finish soak down into the gaps and prevent future movement? Should I stick to a wax of some mature?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Thank you.
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See this month's Fine Woodworking magazine. Jeff Jewitt details a nice little wiping varnish routine that would be perfect for this table. The paper thickness gaps in the breadboards are not a concern as far as movement goes. The aesthetics and craftsmanship are another issue.....
Whatever finish you use, make sure to finish both sides of the tabletop.
*Thank you for your trouble! We will give Jeff's approach a try.
*Thick turpentine!I have a 5 year old can of turpentine that now has the consistency and colour of maple syrup. Does anyone know how turpentine is made? I am surprised that this solvent has such a residue after some parts of it evaporate. Could these residues (in a new can, not this old stuff) effect a finish put on wood? Is there any reason to use turpentine instead of other thinners?
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