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Rubbing out spar varnish
February 8, 2007

Peter, We previously discussed the use of spar varnish on a table top in the cabin of a sail boat in the Virgin Islands. I have built the top and decorative…
doomed door
February 6, 2007

Peter: I'm unable to locate your answer to my "refinish front door" advice - I think about last July/August under the topic "doomed door". I misplaced my copy. Does your…
Spray ooks like orange skin !
February 6, 2007

Can you tel me some tricks to know what is my problem ? I have a HVlp gun from hausfeld campbell. My compressor is a big one with a 40psi…
question on Hydrocote water-based finish
February 3, 2007

Hi, a few issues back, FW reviewed a number of water-based finishes. One of the best choices or values was the Hydrocote Resisthane finish. I believe that part of FW…
Inside a blanket chest
February 2, 2007

I don't know much about finishing. Mostly I use a wipe on oil finish. I like the way it looks and I can do it without messing up a project.…
Refinishing antique walnut chest
February 2, 2007

Hi, my current project is a walnut veneer chest with a damaged top. I was planning on replacing the veneer on top and then finish to match the sides of the…
Oil and shellac finish
February 1, 2007

I see references to fine looking work in FWW as the finish being "Oil and shellac" Exactly what does this mean? How is it applied? I am planning to use a…
danish oil over shellac
January 30, 2007

I finished a table top with Danish oil and shellac. It has two wash coats of shellac. I sanded through the finish in quite a few areas. Can I recoat…
Age of old dresser
January 30, 2007

I've Been asked by a friend to refinish an old chest of drawers and I would like to get an approximate age if possible.It is a 3 drawer chest,the wood…
Veneering
January 29, 2007

I am a novice/hobbyiest from the Gainesville, GA area. I chose to write you because of your restoration expierience. Don't feel bad to push me over to someone else if…

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