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hyde glue removal?
January 1, 2008

Peter: I acquired an antique wardrobe from a neighbor. The crown molding on one side was taken off when I received it. It looked like it was glued on using…
blanket chest
December 31, 2007

Hi, Peter, I just posted a lengthy message in the knots gallery section with some pictures of a blanket chest just completed. I used the Antique Oil on the exterior,…
Bad Teak Oil finish
December 31, 2007

HI--We have made a big mistake and are looking for some help. While we lived full time and traveled the US and Canada in a motorhome, our teak table and…
Painting over existing lacquer
December 30, 2007

Can a lacquer coated wooden surface be safely painted with an enamel? Safely meaning without requiring the removal of the lacquer? The surface (many bar stools) are natural in color…
Oil Based Varnish Advice
December 29, 2007

I have been using Sutherland Wells Tung Oil Varnish for ~ 10 years and in the past I have been quite pleased. I work with solid Cherry and Mahogany and…
Wax sources
December 28, 2007

Hi Peter - I recently re-read your All About Wax article, and I think a dark wax might help solve a problem for me, but I can't seem to find…
Finishing Elm
December 28, 2007

I am building a mantle and fireplace surround from American Elm. I have consulted finishing books and the web for information specific to finishing this wood, but have found nothing. Is…
Best Protection for Front Door
December 27, 2007

My current project is a front door for our 85 year old Arts & Crafts home. I used quarter sawn white oak. The climatic extremes of prairie Saskatchewan, Canada (+120…
Shellac finish
December 27, 2007

First, I am a new woodworker and really new in attempting to apply a fine finish to my completed work. I have just completed a crib built of Cherry. I…
Potassium dichromate
December 21, 2007

I read in Shop Drawings for Greene and Greene Furniture, by Robert Lang, the original recipe the brothers used for staining their mahogany furniture. This recipe begins with using Potassium…

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