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   bullet_ | Jan 15, 2000 07:21am | #1

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   sounds ok--did you have a question?

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   CJ | Jan 15, 2000 07:36pm | #2

   *My question is,what would be the best way to do this?

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   bullet_ | Jan 21, 2000 08:15pm | #3

   *after sanding, apply a dark brown paste wood filler (follow the directions on the can), and let it dry thoroughly for several days. over that you can apply watco or any other similar oil/varnish mixture--a couple of coats will do.

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   CHARLES_CHRISTENSEN | Jan 21, 2000 09:12pm | #4

   *I saw an article or something in a book on getting a smooth clear finish on an oak table (which is also open-grained).Flood on polyurethane and spread it with a squeegee. This fills the pores. Do as many coats as it takes.

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   KEVIN_BRIGGS | Feb 07, 2000 09:36am | #5

   *I AM DOING AN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN WALNUT. I HAVE NEVER FINISHED WALNUT BEFORE, AND AM GETTING A LOT OF CONFLICTING INFO. I LIKE SOME RED IN THE WOOD, DEWAXED GARNET SHELLAC WAS MY FIRST CHOICE AS A SEALER COAT THEN VARNISH OVER TOP AS A FINISH. THE SHELLAC DOES NOT GIVE ME TH RIGHT COLOR, SO THEN I WAS GOING TO TURN TO TONING.........EXCEPT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE WALNUT WILL TURN RED OVER THE SPACE OF 4-5 YEARS. IF IT DOES THEN I WILL HAVE OVER COMPENSATED FOR COLOR AND HAVE A BLACK PIECE.------HELP!!

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   Dale_Page | May 10, 2000 03:10am | #6

   *CJ: Why fill the walnut? I've made a set of living room tables (two end and a coffee table) and a drop-front desk, all of walnut. No filler on any of them. The only time I used filler, which was on ash many years ago, is the only time I'm going to use it. I used semi-gloss poly on all the pieces and they turned out great. I found applying with a bristled brush to be FAR superior than a sponge brush. I'll never use those again, either.Regards from NM. Dale