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   Bob_The_Boardman | Feb 21, 2001 07:41pm | #1

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   I've used the following process with great success:

   Depending on desired result, I apply acoat of clear dewaxed shellac. I then dilute cheap white latex paint with water and poly... 1 part paint, 2 parts water, 1/4 part poly. Apply with a rag & let sit for a couple of minutes. I then wipe off excess & let dry overnight. This does a pretty good job of filling in the grain, but but you could repeat if it wasn't what you wanted.

   I then add a little bit of this mixture to the first (and sometimes second) coat of poly. I let that dry for a day or two, then finish with 2 more coats of poly, sanding lightly between coats. It works well, is relatively easy, & does a decent job of filling in the grainy portions with the pickled white.

   Good Luck
   Bob