Looking for finishing ideas for a clock frame I’m working on.

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Hey Guys (Update). Its me again. Dude with this crazy black floors. This is after the second round of sanding. Still need to do a finishing pass on a different weekend and clean some spots here and there. Very happy so far!

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Update on my finish for customer. This is the final look I had to tint my lacquer to get the panels closer but I think it turned out great

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I came here a week ago looking for advice on finishing an awkward shelf I made. I just wanted to show my results, and show my thanks.

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I am the guy that posted yesterday about his wood floors. This is the difference between the bottom unit ( unfinished ) and top unit ( finished ). Both tenants lived here 20+ years.

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I have this old desk someone in my family made. What should I do to spruce it up a bit without losing its charm?

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My partner, when I brought this chair home: I don't think it's worth it. Me: Sshhh, it can hear you.

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Sprayed marine varnish hvlp!

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Year 2 of oiled butcher block, just re-oiled it again

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So, guys, how do I paint over this? Do I send it or what?

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Tenant just moved out afyet 20 years and it looks like a demon track was left behind. How saveable is this? Want to sand and refinish

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Why I love penetrating blends followed by a few light coatings of thinned oil polyurethane. Don’t try this with lacquer.

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I dropped a 60$ pint of paint dye on the floor and exploded right in my crotch. So I stained my dick and look like I shit myself

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A bar we made for a clients basement

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This is how General Finishing Brown Mahogany Gel Stain looks on poplar

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Restoring dignity to my woodwork

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This was a little birthday present to myself. It's not perfect but I'm happy with it.

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I always suggest Milesi HGA19 when people are looking for a natural clear. Here is a sample of HGA, Raw and a conversation varnish. The best natural clear I have found yet.

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First attempt at a stair bend/miter combo, how'd I do?

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I tried using tung oil to fix my in-laws table and made it worse. Any way to fix it? Before pic on the left.

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pure tung oil finish update: i think it’s finally turned a corner?! so another few coats to be safe i guess 🤣

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What is the name of the finish with the dark ring, want to restore a similar radio, and want to do the same finish

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I just saw a post of all of you claiming how hard it is to stain pine so I posted a pic of the first thing I ever stained (all pine)

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Redwood fence, what would you use to treat this in order to keep the colors bright and from fading/greying in the tropics?

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My first go at French polishing. It’s not perfect, but I wanted to share because I’m quite happy with it! Let me know your thoughts!

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Thanks to those who helped me with my sealant issues. Things turned out great after switching to spray polycrylic!

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How do I keep this outdoor hammock stand finished?

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As requested. Here's the top! She's almost done!

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Thing is nearly done! Damn the 60+ cuts were a nightmare (for a newbie)

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Refinished this Lane bench this week

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How to get a similar exaggerated black/white grain finish? Are some wood species better than others for this?

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Wish it was a self reflection that looked this good

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messing with food coloring on polyurethane

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Am I wrong? Our customer wants the door all the same color stain but I think this looks better with the two tone.. thoughts? The middle panels are mdf with oak veneer the style and rails are solid oak. All hit with just the base stain color.

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[WATERLOX] Brush marks visible. Best foot forward?

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Exterior fir posts and beams were just delivered and they are GORGEOUS! How do I protect these beauties so they out last me?

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5th coat of lacquer

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I made this bowl...from figured maple burl (and dye)...

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My mom fell in love with this (mostly) solid wood desk at a thrift store, is it worth finishing?

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I’ve made a little whiskey bowl and I don’t know how to finish it! I’m worried the alcohol is going to degrade the finishes and visa versa

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Please help me not ruin this beautiful piece!

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Color shifting translucent wood finish?

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From woodworking, be careful with your rags.

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First time using teak oil . Teak outdoor furniture bought from a big box store. Am happy with the results.

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Restaurant owner wants to refinish his bar top. What would be a good, durable finish for a high traffic area like this?

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Refinishing teak furniture. This is throughout the entire base of a teak couch. How do I remove it? Details in first comment.

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So I posted a couple days ago about losing my mind applying poly to a MCM dresser. Well. Followed all the tips, watched 100 YouTube videos and applied a pristine coat. Then it rained. And the garage roof leaked. One drop. On the drying poly. Guys? Guys! I’m dying.

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What are y’all spraying with? Here’s my old reliable’s. C.A Tech and Kremlin

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Using a piece of reclaimed / live edge wood for a window sill and would like to keep the bark and other unique features in place -- OK to cover all with Rubio Monocoat?

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Just wanted to thank everyone here for the advice on finishing this top! As requested by a few people, here's the finished product

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Burr Walnut repair

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A Lane cedar chest I bought second hand leaves this red stuff when I wipe it with a damp towel. Is this normal?

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I have a customer that wants to refinish all the wood in there salon. Never took on a job this large.

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What kind of wood is this?

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How the heck do I treat shower wood??

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WW2 Liberty Ship Hatch Coffee Table

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My small scale Linseed oil mill

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So mineral spirits are banned in California. Lame. What would be the best substitute that I could pick up at a big box store?

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I’ve got 8’ doors, what’s better than Helmsman?

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I thought plywood with 3 coats of exterior paint and rubber feet would last a little longer in the elements than 6 months. What should I have done differently?

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Guy down the street put these teak deck chairs out at the curb. Suggestions on refinishing them?

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Rubber desk mat discolored wood -- any easy fixes?

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We are having government sponsored power cuts here in South Africa. I took advantage of this and our warm weather to put a coat of linseed oil on the garage door.

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Leave the screw heads or remove and fill?

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Advice on finishing up solid American black walnut for use in XXL art frames

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Getting better with French Polish

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Any advice for refinishing 1920’s era window trim? Would these be shellacked?

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Am I terrible at sanding or is this just maple?

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Any suggestions this table top's finish?

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Friend left a can on my leather topped table. Fixable?

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Update on my rust-spotted table: This thing has changed my life! $8 brush attachment. Only took 5 minutes to strip 1/3 of the table. As a bonus, I won’t even need to bleach the wood now. It’s taking the spots right off!

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I’m working on restoring my 1940s home. These doors had over 7 paint colors piled up and we’re finally to the final layer. Question in the comments.

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Filling micro bubbles in the surface of resin?

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HELP! This one of my husband's family heirloom dining room chairs, and I wrecked it!!! How can I save it?

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First time refinishing a piece of furniture - did my best to bring this Owosso Dresser back to life!

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Found this old victorian looking couch for $60. Cleaned, sanded, fixed bottom/burlap/and springs, reupholstered and replaced cushion, painted, retrimmed and tacked. First time ever doing a sofa. What do you guys think? Chose paint over a finish because the wife wanted a bronzey look to it.

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Just finished up this butcher block top. Don't mind the mess, I just moved it in! What do you guys think? Went for a satin finish but I think it's a little more glossy than expected. You guys like this level of sheen?

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Decided to try and give the garden bench a bit of a face lift. First time and it was surprisingly therapeutic.

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Odies on heart pine

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I love being given creative liberties at work. She wanted the Pottery Barn look, so that's just what I gave her.

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Need some help with how to apply finish to this entertainment stand

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'Impressive' Desktop finish

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Butternut shaker table - suggestions on finishing my first woodworking project

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What should I use to rejuvenate the woodwork? 1922 craftsman

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How can I get a glossy finish on this walnut burr veneer? After a few coats of Danish oil, the long grain is now got a nice shine to it but the burr is still matt

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Very memorable slab of wood I can’t mess up

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First time using Conversion Varnish, the acid terrified me but I was very happy with the finish. Sapele top, and Sugar Maple with distressed white.

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Walnut butcher block desk.... Paste wax? Sanded/applied 4 coats of Arm r Seal then buffed with brown bag. Very happy with the outcome. 2 weeks into the cure currently and wondering if i should finish with a paste wax or leave it as is. Doesn’t feel rough by any means but could be smoother.

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Help Choosing a Finish: Walnut & Maple Butcher Block

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Update on the damaged tabletop. The solution was simple: flipping it over. I'll have to patch the screw holes though. The wood smells amazing! I think Rosewood?

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What are the factors that make the walnut veneers on these storage cubes dramatically different? Left side bought last year (rich color, smooth glossy finish) , right side delivered today (flat color and a rough-ish feel). Both built by the same small company.

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Spar Varnish Spotting

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Black latex paint on edges, Birch on top. Going to cover the birch with poly. Should I coat the edges with it?

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What is about this piece of walnut that makes it look so rich and even? Is it the section of the tree, the stain color, the matte finish. I really like this presentation as compared to other walnut or walnut live edge pieces I see. Any ideas on how to get this look from walnut. Thanks

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Is it possible to preserve this while still adding to it?

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Not sure if this belongs here or not...Suggestions to create more surface friction on pre-finished wooden stacking blocks. Too little surface friction prevents them from stacking on angled surfaces. I’ve attempted light sanding with 600, 400, 320, and 220 grit. Trash and make my own?

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Need advice. Brother's poplar counter top looked fine and when he stained it these bars came out. Is there any way to resolve this? The grain is not raised like it's full of moisture either.

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Made a red oak countertop, suggestions on finishing it? The wife will make coffee on it, otherwise no other food prep.

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Picked this out of my eye this morning, thinking about a full face respirator after this

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How would you finish this to get it to match? It is a cherry and pine combination

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Ava's my name, restoration's my game. Quick full restoration of this mid-century modern telephone table I found completely covered in mildew! I use exclusively Mohawk finishing products for all my projects.

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It always makes me a little nervous when the sink is under the wood. 😂

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Got tired of exterior film finishes not surviving a MN Winter, so I decided to give straight exterior polymerized tung a try.

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How would you go about epoxying these? I'm worried that most oil finishes won't hold up to hand oil over time, and Im hesitant to work with poly on a non flat surface. These are finished with tru-oil.

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Donald Judd Finish

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Please help my mother in law. She added a coat of stain to her dining room chair and it seems to have soaked into all the spots that were scratched. Is there any hope?

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First coat of half and half tung oil on European walnut. Should I add more coats?

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First Wood Project - Birch butcher block desk stained Dark Walnut came out looking great!! I forgot to stir the Minwax Polyacrylic (I think I may have for the final coat). I've noticed a VERY VERY slight residual sticky feeling if I leave my hand sit on the desk. Will this go away as it cures?

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I'd like to have a word with the guy who thought it was a good idea to make 100s pf different shades of the same fucking color 😤

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So we just sanded our red oak floors for whole house and we were given three options. Country white by durasela weathered oak by dura seal and the last one is just a clear coat sealer. My question is for the country white, once we put on the clear coat will it enhance the white or take it down some.

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Rubber from these pliers 'melted' away the coating of this dining room table. Does this give you a clue as to what kind of finish is used? I trying to figure out how best to fix this and don't know where to start.

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New to this - How do I get wood smooth after painting?

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What the F*co is that

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Example of what oiling maple can do for bringing out grain. (stolen from elsewhere on reddit)

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I snatched this gem from a thrift store recently. I’m a bit of a novice refinisher and have only tackled projects I can take the finish all the way down with an orbital and start over. This one I’m scared to take it down too far and lose the nice grain of the drawers. (cont’d in comments)

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Best finish to showcase figured cherry?

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Advice for finishing a maple plywood shelf. Will not get tons of wear

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Question: I built this sliding door out of Ash for the frame and Pine boards for the panel. I need to stain it to a Walnut colour. How would you do it?

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Staining Ikea IVAR shelves

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Any Way To Stop This Thing From Making My Hands Numb?

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La Croix Leak in box ruined tabletop. How can I fix this?

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Keying metallic flake spray paint for further coats -necessary?

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How can I get a more even finish on a pine carving?

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What can I do to stop punky wood from absorbing oil based poly?

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General Finishes - what am I doing wrong??

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Restore this mid century table after restore

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Reccomended must read

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Trying to replicate this IKEA Karlby Countertop desk. Do I need to finish it with Polyurethane if I’m using it as an office desk & art studio desk for painting?

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Parents had a pair of old shelves, decided to try my hand at refinishing them with basically zero prior experience. (BTW, the picture is comparing the one shelf I've completed to the one that I still have to do, so not the same shelf, but looked identical)

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(Help!) Polyurethane, just can't get a nice finish without brush marks.

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White streaks on polyurethane finish, what did I do wrong?

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How to protect exterior door? 20 yr old, good condition but getting rough. Thinking just spray with Spar satin.

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100 YrO walnut becoming stair parts. Need stain and protect layer brand recommendations

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Oil diffuser spill on dresser top. Any ideas how to recreate this finish?

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Thanks for your help, everyone! Here's my desk, first-time refinishing anything. Not perfect by any means but I love it!

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I can't believe the difference between the minwax I've been using forever and General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. This is three coats in, before any final buff. I'm hooked.

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Minwax Polycrylic recoat in cold

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Prefinished stair looks washed out, advice?

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Baltic birch edges

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400 grit sanding between poly mistake?

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What should I do about this bleed-thru?

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Nickel plate a shopping cart

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Best finish for solid oak kitchen cabinets?

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How can I get this stain out?

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How would I go about apllying a finish to this? (details in comments)

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Made some floating shelves. What are the weird bands in the wood running perpendicular to the grain?

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First time project! Japanese Gingko desktop. Advice?

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