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Walnut Butcher-block Issues
February 1, 2023

Hello - I have a black walnut butcher block counter top that my [grown and should know better] daughter accidentally caught on fire. Initially sanded it down using 80 grit…
Mohawk Post Cat Lacquer
January 30, 2023

For anyone with experience spraying this type of finish, I have a can left of their Dura Coat post cat lacquer that is unopened but it actually says on the…
Oak Butcherblock Countertop + BLO Penetration Depth
January 30, 2023

Curious if anyone has any experience as to how deep BLO will penetrate into Oak Butcherblock Countertops, and how different it would be between Red Oak countertops vs White Oak.
Primer is scraping off varnished wood surface
January 25, 2023

Hello, I'm hoping someone might be able to offer some advice regarding a mistake it seems I've made with my refinishing project. I primed some existing varnished wooden built-in shelves…
Need advice on finishing a sentimental piece
January 21, 2023

I need some advice please. This coffee table is from my recently deceased mother. I want to restore it to the best of my abilities. It’s an intricate piece and…
Painting red oak cabinets
January 21, 2023

I write for advice regarding painting some kitchen cabinets. The current cabinets are red oak and finished nicely. The goal is to paint the cabinets. I have seen this done…
Unwaxed Shellac over prior waxed surface
January 18, 2023

They say Shellac with cover just about any prior finish,I'm looking to change a Paste waxed finish to a finish using G.F.'s Arm-R-Seal. Would prefer to not sand the wax…
smoothing resin on a slab
January 17, 2023

Gents and Ladies,I'm in the finishing stage of a round walnut slab table and have filled some cracks and voids with epoxy resin. I used hot glue to make a…
Looking for polyurathane brushes
January 14, 2023

I've been looking for polyurethane brushes, but first, I wanted to gain a thorough understanding of the Types of BristlesThe Natural vs. synthetic bristles( pros and cons of each type)Best…
CANARY WOOD FINISHING
December 29, 2022

Making a console table with Canary wood. Looking for suggestions for finishing. Thanks

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