Mineral Spirits

Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha
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Everything you always wanted to know about solvents but were afraid to ask.
Curved End Table
October 24, 2012

This curved leg coffee table is made from curly cherry veneer, walnut, plywood and glass. The table is finished with a mix of Watco oil, varnish and mineral spirits.
Curved Coffee Table
October 24, 2012

This curved leg coffee table is made from curly cherry veneer, walnut, plywood and glass. The table is finished with a mix of Watco oil, varnish and mineral spirits.
Hepplewhite-style Sideboard
October 24, 2012

Hepplewhite-style sideboard made from cherry, maple, ebony and East Indian rosewood. The finish is a hand-rubbed mixture of linseed oil and mineral spirits.
Card Table
October 24, 2012

Turner crafted this mahogany card table with a wooden hinge at the back to allow the top to flip up. The piece is finished with walnut-husk dye, seedlac shellac, asphaltum…
Arts and Crafts-style Side Table
October 24, 2012

Elaborating on the familiar Arts & Craft style, Bodett’s table is made from lacewood, koa, ebony, and finished with a combination of varnish, tung oil, mineral spirits, and wax.
Easy-On Wax Finish for Furniture
September 7, 2011

Mineral spirits makes wax easier to apply and wipe off.

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