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lacquer
May 18, 2008

how long does it take lacquer to dry to the point that it does not roll up into little beads when you sand it? My shop temp. is in the…
Finish Timing
May 18, 2008

Hello, I have a quick question regarding the finish on my most recent project. The project is a walnut wall-hung clock with a full mechanical movement. I was wondering, would…
Finish for Ebony Plugs
May 16, 2008

I have nearly completed a Greene & Greene entry bench in Cherry.I am almost ready to start making the ebony plugs. My question is, do I install the plugs now…
finish for walnut/oak table
May 14, 2008

I plan to finish a large trestle table made of reclaimed oak(base) and reclaimed walnut(top) as follows. 1st coat of thinned(with mineral spirits) boiled linseed oil(warmed), then three coats of…
vegetable dye for wood
May 13, 2008

Can anyone provide links to information about vegetable dye for wood?
Best finish for oily hardwoods
May 12, 2008

I have fashioned a candle holder for my wife using curly maple & African blackwood. I could not find any info for the blackwood alone or for both woods together. I…
finishing purpleheart
May 12, 2008

I'm going to be finishing a small hanging bookshelf out of purpleheart and want to keep the purple as bright as possible. There will not be a lot of UV…
finishing issues: rosewood and sapele
May 10, 2008

I'm building a couch out of Bolivian rosewood and pommele sapele and want to highlight the natural colors, grain and figure (especially the wavy pattern of the sapele). Is shellac…
Best lumber to use for a paint finish
May 9, 2008

I am building two vanity cabinets, these are going to be painted (sprayed). What lumber do you all suggest I use for the best painting finish. Home depot have suggested…
Minimizing Oak Grain
May 8, 2008

I am installing an oak railing. My wife does not care for the pronounced grain pattern of oak. Is there a way to finish the wood to minimize the appearance…

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