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   Big_Bill | Dec 27, 2007 01:33am | #1

   I agree with you about doing the back off the case. I also want to know about the bees wax application. Is this a mix of wax and mineral spirits applied and wiped off with a buff after it dries? or do you use a can of wax and do it like floor polish. Please clarify if possible.

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   user-1119429039 | Dec 31, 2007 04:56pm | #3

   Dear Big_Bill,

   Here's Chris Gochnour's response to your question about waxing the apothecary cabinet:

   Thanks for your  interest in the project. 

   After completing the oil finish, I wax the surface with Goddard's .Bees Wax Polish. This is a great polish but I don't think it is available for purchase any longer. It's basically a bees wax in paste form just like a floor wax. I rub the surface completely with a waxed rag. After a few minutes of dry time, I buff the surface to a satin sheen with a soft rag. Although Goddard's is no longer available there are many paste waxes on the market that will yield the same results.

   I hope this helps. Chris

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   user-1119429039 | Dec 31, 2007 04:54pm | #2

   Dear Tom77,

   Here's Chris Gochnour's reply to your question about how he finished the apothecary cabinet:

   Thanks for your interest in the multi-drawer cabinet video.

   Although the video didn't show it, I wiped the interior of the cabinet thoroughly after applying the oil.You are correct that it would be easier to apply the oil without the back in place. The reason I put the back on first is because I like to glue it in place. Because the cabinet hangs from its back I like to make sure it's on to stay.

   If you choose to oil the components prior to assembly you have to take care to keep the oil off the areas where you will be applying the glue.

   I guess both approaches have some drawbacks, but either will work just fine.

   I hope this clarifies my reasoning.

   All the best. Chris