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  1. 01-12-2013, 11:07 PM #16
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    I was taught to use sandpaper like someone else was paying for it. I still use it til it's worn because, well, I'm paying for it.
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  2. 01-13-2013, 9:27 AM #17
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    So do you think I can re-sand with no more than220 grit and try to stain again? All I have stained so far is scrap pieces.
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    You can sand the solid wood until the cows come home. Be careful with the plywood. They make the veneers pretty thin these days.
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    Leo I know about the ply,you have to very careful not to sand through. I just tried using some Minwax stain with poly in it. This gave me the look I was after. I think two Coates of this with light sanding between then a coat or two of poly will do the trick!
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    Arrrg....Poly Shades.
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    Is this bad?
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  7. 01-13-2013, 5:58 PM #22
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    It's just hard to get a nice even color in the finish with this. Nothing really wrong with the product. I've never been able to get it to come out that way I liked. Could be me.
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  8. 01-13-2013, 6:25 PM #23
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    I hope it works well, I'll know more tomorrow.
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