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Finish for Rough-cut lumber
June 22, 2006

I am putting window casing on the interior of our log home and want to use rough-cut softwood. I want to avoid a stain or a think-looking finish, in keeping…
Getting the most out of a finish?
June 21, 2006

Hi, I posted this topic over on the KNOTS discussion board and would love to get a professional opinion on it. I found out recently that I can get pure…
Using Bartley’s Gel Varnish..
June 16, 2006

Peter, I have read different things about how to use Bartley's Gel Varnish (or any wiping varnish for that matter). Some say there is no need to sand in…
Oil Finish Tried & True vs Minwax
June 15, 2006

In searching for a nice oil finish and one that provide some good protection and is somewhat easy to "renew" I am considering the Tried & True Oil Varnish. This…
Cleaning white oak
June 15, 2006

Good Evening, I am currently working with some white oak that has some gray staining (mold, spalt?). I've followed the advice in Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing to use oxalic…
Alder
June 9, 2006

Hello: My son and DIL just went out and bought two chests of drawers from an unfinished furniture store. I would have built them but it takes me forever to…
Topcoats?
June 7, 2006

Peter, I like to use Bartley's Gel Varnish for my furniture but I am wondering if you think it makes sense to add a topcoat on top of the…
thinning urethanes
June 6, 2006

Hello Peter & friends, Whenever I get toward the bottom third of a can of polyurethane it seems to be a bit thicker than a fresh can. What's the best…
Blotch free cherry
May 29, 2006

I've read many articles on finishing cherry. Gel stain seems the way to go on smaller projects but on larger ones a wash coat might be a better option. We…
Obtaining horse hair padding
May 29, 2006

Hello! Where can I purchase horse hair padding? Randy

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