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Sometimes trying a technique is a hit or miss adventure. Experience helps narrow the choices of techniques to try. So, in a way we are all correct. ... and I may apply Tim's and Bob's technique in a ...

Noah,

Reclaimed fir will show it's true colors with any finish, which is the beauty of old wood like that. It is hard to get around it. That is why the owner (your Mom) likes it originally. Sunligh ...

Buying a brand new set and refinishing it to a darker color is challenging but possible for a novice like you, but you may want to explore the possibility of returning it and getting a new darker set. ...

You are on the right path.

Like all of us, turnig a crusty old piece into a clean old antique is inspiring and challenging. You read Sonny's suggestion correctly, and he is right, but I don't like ...

I am new to refinishing and I need some direction. I bought a new bedroom set that I would like to make a dark color. Where do I begin?? From what I have seen you sand, strip, stain and seal. I have a ...

it's green with envy of your experience.

Thanks again Bob. I'll give him a call monday. i'm thinking more and more that it just can't be helped and am thinking maybe just Waterloxing again because the owner really likes the look of it. maybe ...

how long did it take for them to match up outdoors? i have a problem of doug fir darkening and lines where rugs are and it is noticeable very quickly. like 2 weeks. i think pine is similar to fir so m ...

Looks like you've done yeoman's work. you said that someone told you to wax and then tung oil. i really dont know anything but i think that might be backwards. i've read that if you are going to put a ...