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   CRAIGCONEY_M | Jun 29, 2003 09:28am | #1

   Steve,

   Finished a large job of anegre veneer, used pre-cat lacquer.

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   firemansteve | Jun 29, 2003 06:31pm | #2

   Thanks for the response Craig.  Do you know why this wood is supposedly difficult to finish?  Do you know if it would take a hand rubbed poly/oil finish?  The reason I am so interested is because I bought a whole bunch off some guy for really cheap and I would like to use it for a bedroom set.

   Thanks for your time Craig.

   Steve

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   CRAIGCONEY_M | Jul 01, 2003 07:29am | #5

   I'm not aware of any problems, but it does have a high silica content which may affect some finishing.  As always, do a sample peice to make sure the finish is what you are looking for.

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   firemansteve | Jul 02, 2003 06:43am | #6

   Craig,

   Does Teak have a high silica content as well? I wonder if it will dish out extra abuse on my blades? I will give it a try. Thanks for the advice.

   Steve

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   Westchester | Jun 30, 2003 02:15am | #3

   Hey Steve,

   My experience with the wood is when in veneer form.  There are no finishing problems I'm aware of nor have I encountered any.  Choose the finish you like and go to work.

   Good luck

   SA

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   firemansteve | Jun 30, 2003 05:48am | #4

   Thanks for the reply! To work I go!

   SteveB