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  1. S

    Applying Finish before assembly

    I'm in the process of building 6 stand alone boxes that are 4' by 1' with a divider brace placed mid way to avoid sagging. I plan on just using simple butt joints and wonder if I tape off the joint locations could I get away with applying stain and or finish prior to assembly to avoid corner...
    • simdave
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    • applying assembly finish
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Finishing
  2. L

    Applying hinges

    Nothing can be more frustrating than to complete a project and find you can't get the doors to close with ease. I have just completed a tall wall unit for a kitchen and have two sets of doors with a convection oven going into the middle space. I am using 3/8th inset finale hinges. Does anyone...
  3. N

    Applying oil-based stain

    I'm getting to the finishing part of my project and could use some input. The project is a writing table made from QSWO. The finish is going to be Varathane Early American (see here). So, two questions: Is there an advantage to wiping on vs. brushing on? I read the label and it says either...
    • nmanley
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    • applying oilbased stain
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Finishing
  4. K

    Question about applying sanding sealer?

    Just wondering when and really how do I need to apply sanding sealer. I am going to try and turn some Spalted Red Oak. With being the open grain ScottM suggested getting some sanding sealer. So I got this from Woodcraft. It doesn't really give much direction as how to apply. It says apply...
    • knb226
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    • applying question sanding sealer
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Woodturning
  5. sediener

    Tips for applying wipe-on-varnish type finishes

    Been putting what seems like hundreds of coats of Waterlox on this blanket chest and was wondering if I was doing anything wrong or sub-optimally. Could you guys run through your techniques and procedures for a wipe on finish? What I've been doing: I use a clean rag, folded up several times...
    • sediener
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    • applying finishes tips type wipeonvarnish
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Finishing
  6. J

    Applying the nasty 5 letter word to Eastern Red Cedar

    No doubt ERC is beautiful fresh off the planer, but it's brilliance soon fades if a finish isn't applied quickly. It turns from a bright red, purple and white to a brownish tint heading on it's way to gray. I have a rather large outdoor ERC project I need to finish. Although I am dead set...
    • jeff...
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    • applying cedar eastern letter nasty red word
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Finishing
  7. Tom Dunn

    Applying poly

    All the tips and tricks of getting a nice finish on polyurethane aside, what is the preffered applicator or whatever for a brush-on finish? (Replies that say "A brush" will be ignored):eusa_doh:

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