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Walnut Finish for Formal Piece
July 30, 2007

Hi, I'm building a very formal Chippendale low chest of drawers. I have just cut out the dentil moulding that will be situated under the table top. It has occurred…
finishing the inside of a sideboard
July 29, 2007

I am building a Greene & Greene style sideboard. The construction will be of cherry with a lacquer finish. Would you please tell me whether or not you would recommend…
finish padauk & bubinga cabs
July 29, 2007

I have 2 cabinet projects going. Bath vanity of padauk and kitchen of bubinga. Tried some tests and feel that oil based finish "enriches" the wood's look. My sample tests…
Finishing apple
July 27, 2007

Hi, I'm trying to decide on a finish for a table top made of apple. It will be used in a kitchen environment, but I want a very natural finish.…
Danish oil
July 13, 2007

Hello Peter, I am building a pantry cupboard. I used Watco danish oil on the cherry drawers and loved the effect. When I used the same product on the face frame…
Rubbing out Varnish
July 10, 2007

Your advice to use Behlens Rock Hard varnish is great. Now, I'd like to know the best way to rub it out after I apply the finish. Many thanks. Adam
Adding felt to decorative boxes
July 7, 2007

I build quite a few decorative jewelry boxes, and I like to add felt to the inside to dress-up the interior. I have been using the Presto-Felt 9x12 sheets, and…
Outdoor finish for Walnut
July 3, 2007

Hi Peter, My Canoe Club has 5 cast iron and wood park benches that are always out in the weather. Each is made from 8 wood pieces that are about 5 feet…
Finishing Teak
June 28, 2007

Peter--- Can you help me with finishing teak outdoor benches? I have sanded 2 older weathered benches but after all that work sanding them don't want to repeat this. …
Fixing a staining mess
June 27, 2007

I did already post this in the main FINISHING forum, but I wanted to make sure that I also "Asked the Experts" about this... Basically, I have spent a huge…

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