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Today, 10:47 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread is this ready for topcoat? in Project Finishing

Duration no. ProClassic yes. They were developed for different applications and have different acrylic resins. Duration is similar to SuperPaint;...

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Yesterday, 9:06 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Project: New "Front Door", as it were... in Woodworking Projects

That sure looks good Jim. Amazing how much those little vertical trim strips added to the overall appearance. John

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Yesterday, 8:58 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Advice for matching old rosewood in Project Finishing

That should help. All of us blundered in the beginning, and occassionally still do. But it goes a lot easier if you get a color wheel and a...

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Yesterday, 8:45 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread is this ready for topcoat? in Project Finishing

That product is not a great choice for something that gets hard usage like a reception desk. And as mentioned above putting a hard clearcoat over it...

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Yesterday, 10:47 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Professional Finish on Kitchen Cabinets in Project Finishing

Thanks Dan. You're in a better situation than me it seems. No local retail outlet carries ML Campbell; only commercial outlets. When I've looked...

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Yesterday, 10:42 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread is this ready for topcoat? in Project Finishing

Let's back up. What specific paint did you use? SW's ProClassic is a latex paint. John

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Yesterday, 10:37 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Red Oak Tabletops are cracking in Project Finishing

All the info. points to a problem with the wood before it was shipped to you. Surface checks, in particular, are a sign of drying too fast in the...

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05-28-2020, 3:55 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread A Coronavirus therapy project in Woodworking Projects

Edwin, that is outstanding. Beutiful lines and exceptional workmanship. I hope you accomplished your primary objective and managed to forget about...

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05-28-2020, 1:29 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Professional Finish on Kitchen Cabinets in Project Finishing

Dan, is there a non commercial account source for ML Campbell products? John

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05-27-2020, 1:04 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Moderately successful experiment with spraying BIN Primer in Project Finishing

Ha, I now realize that I thought your drop cloth or spray booth curtain was part of the workpiece. It's hard to see very well, but what I think is...

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05-27-2020, 10:01 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Seeking opinions on finish for mid century dining chairs in Project Finishing

Oak is never going to look like walnut, nor the other way around. You can get the colors to match, but the grains won't. If it were me, I'd ebonize...

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05-26-2020, 1:53 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Advice for matching old rosewood in Project Finishing

The only way I know how to match colors is trial and error. This could also be a multi step process, not just dye. When you look at those first 3...

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05-26-2020, 1:39 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Moderately successful experiment with spraying BIN Primer in Project Finishing

What is it you are painting? No, that's not orange peel, but it sure is nasty looking. John

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05-26-2020, 1:36 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Exterior Door in Project Finishing

I don't think staining it before applying Cetol would be a good idea. I think Cetol is meant to be applied directly to the raw wood. I would try...

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05-25-2020, 10:42 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Water based equivalent for oil urethane in Project Finishing

I made the corner shelf cabinets to match the aged lacquer finish of the main cabinets. The finish was Sealcoat shellac followed by GF's Enduro...

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05-24-2020, 7:08 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Outside counter top finish in Project Finishing

Probably even longer than 5 years. John

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05-24-2020, 12:20 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Water based equivalent for oil urethane in Project Finishing

Non yellowing is an interesting requirement considering the Minwax OB poly you now use will yellow. Assuming that is OK then you might want to try...

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05-23-2020, 3:57 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread How to prevent underside of projects from being marred while spraying in Project Finishing

I use the painting pyramids most of the time. I set them on a panel that is smaller than my workpiece so that the overspray doesn't rebound back up...

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05-23-2020, 7:29 AM

Jeff Posten replied to a thread Narex 50mm Bench Chisel in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Sold to Ron. Thanks so much!

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05-22-2020, 9:40 PM

Jeff Posten replied to a thread Tormek 10" 400 Grit CBN Wheel in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Sold pending payment. Thanks Frank!

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05-22-2020, 8:24 PM

Jeff Posten started a thread Narex 50mm Bench Chisel in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Never used Narex 50mm chisel. I don't see them on Amazon anymore, but I recall it being in the $25 range, so how about $18shipped CONUS? These are...

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05-22-2020, 8:16 PM

Jeff Posten started a thread Tormek 10" 400 Grit CBN Wheel in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I used this on my 10" Tormek for about 20-30 sharpenings and it worked great! Much faster than the stock wheel. But I find myself with little shop...

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05-20-2020, 9:23 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Outdoor Paitio Furniture Wood Recommendation? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What Andrew said, and add Sapele and Spanish cedar to the list. John

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05-20-2020, 10:06 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Red Oak Tabletops are cracking in Project Finishing

OK, northern NJ is pretty much the same as where I am in western NY, maybe even more humid. My shop runs 30% or less in the Winter, too, so I run a...

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05-19-2020, 9:30 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Red Oak Tabletops are cracking in Project Finishing

What MC readings has your supplier reported? If it's 9 - 11% then that's not low enough for most locations in the US. You haven't said where you...

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05-19-2020, 4:15 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Red Oak Tabletops are cracking in Project Finishing

About 9 - 11% down to 7 -9% shouldn't cause red oak to crack. However, if your shop is 25% then the EMC is only about 5.5%. I've had problems with...

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05-19-2020, 1:30 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread wipe on/brush finish question in Project Finishing

General Finishes High Performance product is a good option for brush application. Water clear. John

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05-18-2020, 3:44 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Professional Finish on Kitchen Cabinets in Project Finishing

Kilz is lousy stuff in my experience. Surprising it peeled off though, but that makes me wonder how thick you applied it. Paint primers are meant...

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05-18-2020, 3:31 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Professional Finish on Kitchen Cabinets in Project Finishing

Which BIN primer are you referring to? The one I use is shellac based: ...

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05-17-2020, 9:59 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Cleaning up coffee table, not sure if I removed old finish in Project Finishing

Most commercial furniture is finished with lacquer. The damage to the finish on your table is consistent with what various hot and cold foods and...

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