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From: jamcmullan@watmath.UUCP (Judy McMullan)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: finishes
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Date: Mon, 24-Oct-83 14:55:30 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct 24 14:55:30 1983
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     What is your favorite finish for fine wood?  In general,
     and for tables in particular.

I made a stereo cabinet from cherry and applied poly-urethane to the bare,
sanded wood. I used two or three coats (I can't remember exactly) of the
"satin" or "buff" finish stuff. The cherry went a little darker from the
urethane but retained it's beautiful, rosy colour. People have put their
drinks on it and I have never had rings. I did not have any trouble applying
it. Do not try to put it on too thick in one coat, though. Tiny bubbles that
appeared immediately after a brushstroke disappeared in a moment and there
are no bubbles or other imperfections in the finish now.

     Oil is nice,  but never gets completely dry,  so a poor choice for
       something that paper or cloth will be sitting on;  an oil finish
       tends to bleed on a warm day.

I have a bed made of zebra wood. It has no headboard to get abused so it has
just been rubbed lightly with oil. The oil feels dry to the touch and
it never stains the bedclothes.

   --Judy McMullan
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