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Sticker Bands on Air-Dried American Elm
January 28, 2007

Hi Peter, I have a small problem that I need some help with. I'm currently building a dining room table out of quarter-sawn American elm. The elm comes from trees…
Paste Wood Fillers
January 28, 2007

I've researched the articles on using Paste Wood Fillers, and none of these experts ever mention, raising the grain, during the prep phase of the finishing process. I remember this…
Water-Tight Finish? Standing water
January 27, 2007

Howdy Sir, I'm making a sofa table w/ a 2" thick solid hard maple table top. I've carved out an 8" diameter bowl into the top. At it's deepest the…
Finishing Cypress
January 27, 2007

I am starting a trout fly tying desk for my son to be made from cypress lumber which is what he wants. I need some tips on finishing this wood. For…
Refinishing old walnut tabletop
January 21, 2007

How can I remove black spots from an old walnut tabletop? Also, what is best method to remove wax that was apparently spilled on the top? Thanks
Teak Table
January 20, 2007

I have 2 teak tables that have several years of wax build up on the tops. How should I remove the wax build up? Also, what is your best guess on the…
Grey finish for walnut
January 16, 2007

My client has asked me to finish their walnut cabinets with a finish that maintains the grey color of unfinished walnut . I have tried clear water based polyurathane, but…
Sapwood Gray Colour
January 16, 2007

Matt I'm very sorry for getting off to a bad start but I'm darned if I can find your answer so I'm starting over because I really need an answer…
Lacquer sealer ?
January 15, 2007

I have a friend who uses CAB Lacquer from SW. he insists that you must use their Vinyl sealer before putting finishing coats of the lacquer on. From what I…
Guitar finishing
January 14, 2007

Peter, I am sure that this isn't the type letter you are use to getting. But I subscribed to this site entirely in the hopes that you would be…

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