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Linseed oil below oil/poly finish
November 9, 2008

Hi. I have a walnut cabinet that I would like to apply an initial coat of boiled linseed oil to (thinned 20% with mineral spirits) for maximum depth. I would…
Need Help!
November 8, 2008

Hello, I'm having a heck of a time spraying up some cabinets with my new Asturo hvlp gun... it's rated to work at lower cfm because I have a smaller air…
oil staining red oak
November 5, 2008

i sanded red oak banding to 220 grit , but when appling oil stain it just kinda layed on top with little to no penetration. what can i do to…
Watco Danish not drying
November 4, 2008

I have a drying problem with Watco Danish oil finish. I applied to cherry it over a well-dried Bartley gel stain. The Watco can says that I should let the…
Hot Rod Varish /Oil Drying Matte
November 2, 2008

Hi Peter. I just built a Mahogany hall console table with 4 Birdseye maple drawers (http://www.simonmetz.com/console_table.jpg). I decided to use the hot rod varnish oil finish because of its ease…
Exterior door finish
October 31, 2008

Hi Peter: I posted this question early this week and haven't received any feedback. At the time, for some reason, I could not send it directly to you, the finishing…
grain filling procedure
October 29, 2008

HI, could you please explain the procedure for grain filling a desk top in american white oak, to be stained then sprayed with lacquer. I would prefer to stain after filling the…
Chess board finish
October 27, 2008

I have a question about the proper way to finish a chess board. I am a novice finisher but I'm not afraid to tackle more advanced techniques if it means a…
help ! finish problems lacquer
October 26, 2008

clueless !!! trying to add a finish to an oak board. i sanded board down to 220. than i applied a spit coat on the board to reduce grain with…
Choosing a Spray Gun…
October 23, 2008

Hello, I have a small Craftsman 2 Hp, 4 Gallon air compressor and would like a spray gun that's compatible... I was told a Low-Volume Low-Pressure would be good since…

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