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   SteveSchoene | Jan 04, 2007 03:06am | #1

   I suggest you go to http://www.homesteadfinishing.com in the articles section and read the finishing schedule that Jeff Jewitt provides for craftsman finishes. 

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   joaserin | Jan 08, 2007 09:07pm | #3

   Thanks, that was my next stop I just havent made the time to do it.   I have a couple of Jeff,s  books and have reffered to it often, I think he's one of the best.

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   Pondfish | Jan 04, 2007 06:36am | #2

   I've used a finish combination that is easy and looks good:

   1) sand to 220

   2) apply an oil finish (I used teak, but BLO is fine).

   3) Lightly and quickly apply Minwax Jacobean stain -- wipe on, wipe off.  It will darken the grain without affecting the rest too much.

   4) I used a wax "top coat", but you could shellac topcoat it if you prefer.

   Photos are available on my website (click on my name in the to/from area to get a link to it.  See the photos for mission style end tables).

   Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005