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   nikkiwood | Jun 10, 2004 05:35pm | #1

   You can try mixing a little satin poly with the oil -- diluted with enough paint thinner to make it easy to wipe on. This will build up the finish slightly, and impact a satin glow to it.

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   Ron6978 | Jun 11, 2004 05:09am | #2

   Thanks for reply. I may go with wax this time and try your suggestion on some sample piece first.

   Thanks againRon from Pittsburgh

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   forestgirl | Jun 11, 2004 08:54am | #3

   I have used poly over Watco, just have to be sure it's cured first.  I waited about a week, but that was probably longer than necessary.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   Ron6978 | Jun 11, 2004 02:52pm | #4

   Thanks for reply. I still think I will give it a try on a test piece and go with the wax this time. Clock is gift for in-law and want to keep the peace!!!Ron from Pittsburgh

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   KeithNewton | Jun 11, 2004 04:50pm | #5

   Ron,

   All waxes are not the same. Maybe you should shop for another if the one you are using is too shiny. I have some liquid Watco that comes out on the low end of sheen. The harder ones are usually the highest sheen, and they can be dulled with steel wool, then a little sheen brought back with a little hand burnishing.