Blotch-Free Wood Stain Application Technique | Furniture Refinishing
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- Why does wood blotch and how to prevent it. Blotch-Free Wood Stain Application will review the woods that need pre staining step and woods that don't. Blotching after staining wood is a common problem when staining certain wood types. Plus I give you step by step instructions on how to apply stain and pre stain conditioner properly. Wood stain should do two things: highlight the pattern of the grain and adjust the color of wood to fit your use.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Tools and equiptment you'll need to attain a blotch free finish
3:16 Sanding stop at a 180 or 220 grit to avoid under absorption of stain
5:49 Woods that requiring conditioning before staining to help minimize blotching
8:34 What wood blotching looks like
8:51 What is a pre stain conditioner = discussion
9:16 Applying a pre stain conditoner
12:48 Post stain demonstartion conditioned vs unconditioned wood
13:39 Tip experiment on scarp wood or hinden surfaces
14:03 How to stain vertical surfaces
14:47 Hardwood stain
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VIDEOS:
Project Preparation:
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How to remove paint from wood | Beginners Guide | Part 2 - • How to remove paint fr...
Chemical Strippers vs Heat Gun - • Chemical Strippers vs ...
Sanding Efficiently - • Sanding Wood Beginners...
Choosing the Right Grade Sandpaper - • Choosing the Right San...
Finishing:
How to stain wood | Beginners Guide | Furniture Refinishing - • How to stain wood | Be...
Blotch-Free Wood Stain Technique - Refinishing Furniture - • Blotch-Free Wood Stain...
Clear Wood Finish Choices - • Clear Wood Finish Choi...
Paul's Combo Finish - • THE Best Clear Wood Co...
About Polyurethane Wood Finish - Refinishing Furniture - • About Polyurethane Woo...
Apply Polyurethane without Bubbles, Puddles, Runs or Brush Marks - • How To Apply Polyureth...
When and How to Wipe On Polyurethane - • When and How to Wipe O...
Ultimate Guide to Bubble Free Varnish - • How To Apply Spar Uret...
How to Apply Tung Oil - • how to apply tung oil ...
Clean Up:
Fixing Polyurethane Bubbles, Puddles, Runs and Brush Marks - • Fixing Polyurethane Bu...
Proper Brush Cleaning - • Proper Paint Brush Cle...
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In the first 10 seconds I knew this guy meant business and he knows his stuff.
Thanx Armor. Can you tell that to my wife? LOL
Because he said his name is Paul and he's a woodworker?
Wow, you're easily impressed by simple words. You must be MAGA.
For me it was in the first two brush strokes with that foam brush, you knew he's done it thousands of time 😄
I've bee trying to teach myself about refinishing furniture, and this is the best tutorial so far! very informative. love it
That's how I got started Michaela. Make sure you check out my video on Choosing the Right Grade Sandpaper". I did that wrong for many years. You'll save a lot of time and energy. Have fun. Thanx for the positive feedback. best . . . paul
Thank you for this. I don't have anyone to teach me this stuff so I've been watching tons of videos. This is the first one that actually helped me figure out what to do.
Hey Andrew. You're welcome and welcome to the woodworking fraternity. Most experienced woodworkers are happy to share (in fact its hard to shut most of us up!!). Let me know if there's anything specific you would like to see. It may be my next video. best . . . paul
Thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate all the extra tips as well!
Paul thank you so much. Having done just a little bit of staining, I can't tell you how much this video has helped me to understand how I've done some things right and some things wrong. Thanks again.
Hey Carl. It's the few things we do RIGHT THINGS that keep us going. best . . . paul
Watching this 6 years since publishing and it's still the best video on the topic
Thanx Cascade. Woodwork finishing hasn't changed much in 40-50 years. Thank God (I'm getting too old to relearn). best . . . paul
Perfect video to answer every question I had before refinishing my dining room set. Thanks for making this video!
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Hi Samantha. Perfect. Suggestion: on the chair legs and spindles try to apply and feather in a horizontal position. It doesn't have to dry in that position but will help avoid runs if you brush it on horizontally. Oh, and be sure to LAY IT ON THIN!! best . . . paul
I've been watching a ~lot~ of vids recently about wood, staining, prep, sanding, more sanding, pre-stain, filler, stains that are varnish, poly finish, acrylic finish, nitro, spray guns... THE bloody WORKS! Your vids Paul are VERY helpful. Extremely helpful. You don't waffle on and waste time, you get straight to the point and speak with experience. And let me tell you, it's awesome, beneficial, refreshing, and excellent. Love your work mate. The Woodworker for the People. Thanks Paul u rock
Thanx for the kind words. Here's one back at you. I love your CZcams name MASTER BEERNUTS!! best . . . paul
I'm new to woodworking and just made my first cabinet. This video was amazing. Thank you! I loved the tips you provided.
Hey Carl . Welcome to the woodworking world. It's a stimulating, challenging and rewarding place to be!! Thanx for the feedback. best . . . paul
Thank you for your professional advice. Very helpful.
No, you’re not boring. Informational, yes! Thank you!
Hi Emma. Thanx would you tell that to my wife and children!! best . . . paul
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LOL. Thanx Emma. I'll relay your comments!!
You rock!! This was super helpful especially with the written comments over the video and definitely not boring - thanks!!
Your welcome Katarina. Glad it helped. best . . . paul
Paul!! You're the man, my kitchen cabinets wouldn't have come out nearly as nice if I hadn't seen your videos. Thank you!!
Hey Richard. Glad you nailed it. Happy to be of help. Its great to share. I love CZcams, I learned so much from others. best . . . paul
Refinishing an old family desk, thank you for all the stain help. After sanding I really needed information. This was it.
Hi Joanne. Glad to of some help. Thanx for your feedback. best . . . paul
The demonstration is really worth the
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Thank you Hamish. best . . . paul
One of the best wood staining videos on CZcams and very informative. Thank you
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Almost 4 years later and your video is still helping people! Thanks a lot!
Hey FireM. Not much changes in wood working, Thank God!! Thanx for your positive feedback. best . . . paul
I appreciate the way you teach the technique. You stick to the process and very clearly explain why and how.
Hey BA. Thanx appreciate the feedback. Always glad to be a part of the woodworking journey. best . . . paul
I am learning a LOT watching your videos. I've never liked the "finishing" process. I like to do the building. So I've somewhat ignored the "finishing" techniques over the years. But I decided I should now perfect my "finishing" and ran across your videos. I really appreciate them!
Hey Kelly. What's to like about finishing? Sanding -yech, staining is a mess and top coats are tedious. Plus who notices the finish; everyone appreciates the structure!! That is unless the finish is bad. Then the whole project looks sub-par and flawed. The truth is if people don't notice but can't wait to touch your work you've scored big. Glad I was a small part of your process. best . . . paul
I can't thank you enough for all the videos you have done. I'm very very green with this but am so fascinated by the art of woodworking. I'm in the process of building a workbench for my garage after doing a couple of small closet pieces. It was a huge learning process the first time but thanks to your videos, I feel much more prepared for the workbench project
Hey Chris. You are very welcome. And welcome to the club. I had a great and very patient mentor, so giving back is a privilege. best . . . paul
Paul, this video saved current my project and furthered my understanding of stains. Thank you so much.
Glad to be of some help Patrick. best . . . paul
Thank YOU!! Really enjoy your videos and you sharing your experience and information! GREAT!
Double thanx Shelly.
Thank you for the great video! I bought an older house last summer and have been doing some updating. I've had to learn a lot of new things! :) One project is replacing the old interior doors, and this weekend I'll be staining the first one, and I feel much more confident after watching your instructions! - Laura
Hey Laura. I too learned by redoing and older home. If you don't do it yourself older homes will break the bank!! Glad to be of a little help n your endeavor. best . . . paul
As a beginner I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your tips. Very helpful and informative.
Hey Robin. Your positive feedback is all the thanx I need. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
This was a huge help to me.. refinishing an antique 1920's dresser with soft wood. I was going to use the gel but am now convinced to go another way!!
Hey Mrs Briggs. One thing I neglected to mention in the video: When you use the pre-stain conditioner flood the surface and let it sit until you notice a dry spot (anywhere). The same technique as applying stain. Wipe off the conditioner and apply your stain immediately while the surface is still damp (but not puddled) with conditioner. Its always best to practice in a non-noticeable area first. best . . . paul
Thank you for a wonderful presentation. Word perfect! Beautifully filmed. You are, in addition to the other talents you are blessed with, a very inspiring teacher.
Hi Ranjit. Thank you for the compliment. Could you tell that to my wife!! Somehow she doesn't feel the same?? LOL best . . . paul
I just found your channel and already watched three videos. I love how you break things down to use. No other channel seems to do it that well. Thank you!! I'll continue watching tomorrow until I am done. Please keep putting out videos like you did!
Thanx DIY. Appreciate you watching and your feedback. best . . . paul
Thanks Paul. Your instructional Videos are the best !
Hey Paul. Somehow I missed thanking you. You are welcome. Glad to be of some help. best . . . the other paul
This was so helpful! Thank you so much, you've helped me so much in my restoring journey for a beautiful jewelry box that I've found at the thrift store! I haven't been able to find a video as helpful as yours for the technique of staining the wood
Thanx Rosie. Sounds like a good find and worthwhile project. Glad to be a part of the restoration!! Happy New Year. best . . . paul
Thank you for taking the time to share such a informative presentation.
Its the first day of spring and the crickets in the background gives me goosebumps for summer!!!!! Plus needed the info-we are sanding & staining curly maple. Thought this was an easy job till we started sanding-didn’t like the way it took the stain-so we resanded (from 80-300) and restrained with prestain linseed oil mix, we stained with a weathering stain then Poly, and it looks super awesome and the gorg curls really popped-thanks for reinforcing (to us, new to others) these steps to us!!! Everything you said isn’t just for fun-these steps have to be done in order to have beautiful wood-no matter floors, dressers, etc :). Thanks!!!
My pleasure Jenni. Glad to be of some help. Thanx for the feedbak. best . . . paul
Great video Paul, you are a good teacher. I appreciate the attention to details.
Thanx EC.
I'm so happy I found this channel !
Loved your video. I have refinished my mother's tables that were needing it and went by this video and it turned out perfect. Now that mom is gone, the tables have more meaning to me and was hoping for the best. Thank you so much for helping us :)
Jason so sorry about your mom. Hope your mom got to see your work. Glad to be a little part of this great story. best . . . paul
Absolutely great video The screen test reminders are very helpful
Thanx Willie!!
Thank you! I've never stained before and now want to do an interior door. I'll keep your video handy!!!
Hey Susan. It's not hard once you have some of the basics. The key before you start is knowing what type wood you are dealing with. Interior doors are classically pine, oak or birch. Each accepts stain differently. best . . . paul
Very informative. You are a great teacher. We have a big project coming up and this video will certainly help my wife and I to complete it without issues. Thanks!
Hey Nicholas. Glad to be of assistance. Once done with staining I have 3 videos on polyurethane application. Be sure to check them out. best . . . paul
Paul, you're the man. Thanx so much...
Thanx Jaime. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thank you for sharing your talent. It helped me with staining & applying a low gloss on a old but sturdy table I picked from the streets. Now it sits looking BEAUTIFULLY in my family room. Wish I knew how to share a picture of my finished work. Your video maked it easy & I'm so happy & Thankful.
Your are entirely welcome Johanna. I think we're all fundamentally capable just need a little guidance. This is why I love CZcams. best . . . paul
Great video perfect way better than the rest ... Thanks Paul your the best!
Thanx Mike. Can you you mention "the best" part to my wife? Not exactly the way she describes me!! best . . . paul
Perfect video, I’m staining some boards and your suggestion of conditioner on soft wood was perfect.
Hey Streamin. Gald to be of some help. Thanx for the feedback. best . . .paul
Love your work Paul. You have given me the confidence to tackle my first staining project. Love your poly tips as well. Thanks
Thanx Melissa, I'd wish you lick but you won't need it. Just follow the basic rules and take your time. best . . . paul
Holy moly! I've been working on a table turned into a desk for like two straight weeks. I went in knowing very little about stain and finishes, and even less about what I wanted. Every single step was a shot from the hip, and you can imagine how many steps I had to do over repeatedly and how many techniques I had to change. I just watched your polyurethane video and now this one, and I am set to make my desk a work of art!! I thank you beyond words, and my back and hands thank you also, as I'll finally be able to stop messing around and get it done!! Thanks again, and keep it up. Your videos are awesome and you're so incredibly thorough, it really helps beginners like me.
Hey Lena. Thanx for your kind words. I'm blushing right now!! I too learned from experiences and mistakes. Some day they'll be watching your instructional videos! best . . . paul
Thanks so much for the thorough explanation! This was very helpful!
Glad to be of some help Aleasha. Thanx for you feedback. best . . . paul
Great Video Going to Stain my window sills next week so this video really helps me to understand staining Thanks Paul
Hey Bob. You're welcome. Glad to be of help. best . . . paul
Nice video Paul! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!
Thanx for the feedback madtexman. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thank you! I'm going to be re-doing my end tables and coffee table to re-do my living room, and I appreciate your knowledge.
Your welcome Connie. Redos are always fun. best . . . paul
Great video, thanks Paul. Almost as important, you are answering questions in the comments and mine were also answered. Thank you sir for your time.
I like the demonstration before applying the stain.
Thanx Georgetta. Glad it helped a little. best . . . paul
Thanks, Paul. Good information. Appreciate that you posted this.
Ur welcome Mathew. Thanx for the positive feedback. best . . . paul
Appreciate your information! Just restarted my woodworking hobby crafts again after 50 years of professional life! Love the appearance of wood grains! Subscribed also!
Hey Richard. Thanx for watching. Welcome to retirement and welcome back to woodworking! Great hobby. best . . . paul
Of the several videos I have seen on this topic, yours was the best, Paul. Thanks. Very warm, down to earth, kind advice, and practical application for comparison. Looking forward to improvements on my next wood stain project, cheers!
Thanx Manzensha. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Great video. Taught me more then I came looking for. Thank you!!
Glad to be of some help Tooloud. Thanx for the feedback. best . . . paul
Going to do my first staining project this weekend and your video was extremely helpful. Definitely going to use the pre-stain conditioner first before staining my porch columns. Thank you
Hey Donna. You're always safe with conditioner. Just remember the conditioner will retard some stain absorption so it will come out lighter. Thanx for your feedback. best . . . paul
very informative, watched a dozen and yours stands out big time, keep these videos coming. I love the comments that pop up, very useful
Thanx M.
Your awesome I’ve watch like 3 videos I just moved into old house the house is 100 years old and looking to strip the trim and doors these videos really help me thanks so much
Hey Phillip. That's exactly how I started my woodworking experience. I stripped and refinished kitchen cabinets and moldings in a older home. Hopefully I'll be watching your "How To" videos soon. best . . . paul
Thanks for the easy to understand instruction.
Your welcome Maria. Gald to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thanks,Paul...very informative..answered a lot of my questions
Hey Charles. Glad to be of some help. Thanx for your feedback. best . . . paul
Paul. Thank you so much foe sharing your expertise with us!!
Ur more than welcome Cathy. best . . . paul
thx for the video. was about to start finishing my project and found your videos. thank you very much.
Hey Eric. Ur welcome. Most people find it looking to correct bad finishes. Take your time, follow the basic rules as laid out and you'll be fine. Let me know how it turned out. best . . . paul
Thank you so much. I’m Redoing my mom’s coffee table and it’s my first project so I want to look nice. I couldn’t do without your help. Great video thank you
Nice daughter Pamela!! Glad to be a little part of the journey. best . . . paul
Paul thank you for helping me with my dinning table. Got it done and in the house. Its been a bit but its done. Thank you.
Nice Tony. Always good to be done!! Now just sit back, observe once daily, tell yourself "I'm the MAN" while patting yourself on your back until the next project begins. That's my routine and I follow it religiously. best . . . paul
Thank you! Very informative and educational!
You're welcome Paul. Happy to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thanks Paul, very informative, kept simple and easy to understand
Glad to be of some help Bansi. Appreciater the feedback. best . . . paul
Thank you so much for your demonstration, I am going to do my first door and really appreciate your advice and guidance
Hey maggie. Glad to be of some help. Most doors are pine or oak. The good news is I never use a pre stain conditioner on them. Even the pine doors are clear pine so they tend not to blotch. When you are ready for polyurethane or spar varnish you should check out my video The Ultimate Guide to Bubble Free Polyurethane Varnish - Doors, Furniture, Cabinets, Tables czcams.com/video/JFgloN0GCSI/video.html It's always best to remove the doors from their hinges so you can work in a horizontal position. Let me know how they turn out. best . . . paul
Very helpful, thank you. I am going to tackle my kitchen cabinets with stain. Big project but looking forward to it. I will be viewing the Bubble Free video too.
Hey Laura. My very first woodworking project as a newlywed was stripping and staining our kitchen cabinets! You can do it. I'll probably be watching your CZcams vids next year!! best . . . paul
Thanks for the video Paul. Really appreciate the helpful information
My pleasure Sam. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Such a pleasure to watch, thanks, I’ve learned a lot.
You're welcome, glad to be of help a21. b est . . . paul
Thanks so much Paul. This was a good video. Very well explained all different circumstances and the tips were spot on.
Hey Malachi. Gald to be of some help. Thanx for you positive feedback. best . . . paul
Thanks, Paul, for both videos! Great tips and suggestions.
Thanx for the positive feedback David. best . . . paul
I want to try staining a little bedside table, and this was really helpful to watch before starting my project! So informative! Thank you!
Hi Yebomie. I'm glad to be of some help. Thank you for your feedback. best . . . paul
This is what I was looking for. thanks for the video, well explained.
Greetings from Mexico!
You are welcome Joe. Been to Mexico many times. You guys are great neighbors!! best . . . paul
GREAT TIP: For NEW wood applying Pre stain Conditioner....
THANK's Paul.
Thanx rumberOn2 appreciate your input
Hi Paul , May I ask you a question lately I’m trying to refinishing my oak-woods stairs but I did made a mistake , when I applied first of stains I forgot to wipe off with dry clothes every 5-10 minutes . Is there anyway can be fix sir ? Thanks love your sir ...
Thank you--you make everything so clear. Thank you for mentioning your "Bubble-free polyurethane" video--I will definitely watch it. This is my first project!!
Thanx Sharon. Good luck, take your time and most importantly have fun. best . . . paul
this was the best woodworking video i've seen on youtube
Hey Bobby. WOW!! thank you. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thanks for the tips.. probably the most informative I've seen so far out of about 7 different teachers and about 20-30 tutorials. I'll let you know how things turn out here shortly
Thanx Chris.
Paul, I’ve watched a few of your videos; I’m applying one at a time as I go. Sanding techniques and information was very helpful. ATM, I’m trying pre-stain and then stain. I’m refinishing an Edo period Japanese cabinet. It’s in pretty rough shape. You can see all the damages and fixes over time, including numerous wood types, soft and hard woods. I’ve got scraps so I’ll be testing each wood type. There are some wood pieces I have no clue whether soft or hard, so careful testing and watching will need to happen. Well, I’m off to start testing. I’ll update later on my adventure and experiences. Your stain video was on target to help me decide on wood conditioner. Thanks again Paul
Hey Mark. Sounds like a challenging project. Be aware that different woods will accept stain differently. A conditioner will help even it out some but you may still get a color variation. I'll be curious so yes, please keep me posted. If you get a chance send me some pics paulsDIY.solutions. Thanx. best . . . paul
I like this guy,,he responds to every question/ comment and has enough integrity to admit if he doesn't know the answer .
Hey Bill. If I give her email address will you repeat those comments to my wife? . After 50 years of marriage the respect factor sorta disappears. LOL. Thanx for the feedback. best . . . paul
@@paulsDIYsolutions hahaha,,ok
Thanx Bill we gotta stick together!!
just beginning my woodworking carrier, enjoyed this at 57yrs.
Hey Chuindovo. 57 or 77 it's never too late. Have fun. best . . . paul
thanks
Just watched this video. Thank you so much...excellent tips...never used stain before, but have my first project...I will watch the 'bubble free' one as well...
Hey Yolanda. Take your time and don't freak out. I'll probably be watching your how to videos in a couple months!! best . . . paul
Thanks so much for this!! Building my first desk!
Hey Cinister. Fun project. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thank you! This has been very informative and I particularly appreciate you actually showing the differences. I'm in the process of refinishing a kitchen table top. Turns out it's actually a pine veneer. I've sanded it as much as I could with the various grits and without getting down to the veneer. I was trying to decide if I needed to use a pre-conditioner. Seems like it would be a pretty good idea.
Hey Mixd. Sorry I answered this but somehow it looks like it didn't go through. There are different grades of pine. Clear pine typically takes stain evenly. While pine that had knots and wavey grain patterns do not. Clear pine is often used in window parts because of it's strength (knotted pine is weak and breaks easily). If unsure a safe call is use a conditioner. best . . . paul
Thank you for the rules and notes, grettings from Mexico!
You're welcome Luis. Good place to be. It's getting cold up north!! best . . . paul
Thank you! Your tips were very helpful.
You are welcome Rafael. best . . . paul
Excellent tute. thanks for sharing.
My pleasure Kevin. Thanx for the positive feedback. best . . . paul
Paul, thank you for a very good lesson.
You're welcome T.
Thanks for the video! I thought it was well done and certainly saved me some headache with my project
Ur welcome funky. Thanx for the positive feedback. best . . . paul
Great Video! Love the speed and detail
Thanx for the feedback Wade. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thanks great tutorial!
I am about to stain my first piece of furniture and have been looking everywhere for advice on how to stain the vertical sides. Your video told me exactly what I needed to know! Appreciate it!
Hey Chutch. You're welcome. Glad to be a small part of your woodworking journey. best . . . paul
Thanks for your help and expertise! I am glad to know that as a rule, hardwoods are deciduous and soft wood is usually coniferous or evergreen. I live in Alabama, and I have one exception to this handy rule. Live Oak was one of the hardest woods ever used (picture the huge trees with spanish moss dripping from the boughs.) It made the difference between outstanding naval ships and regular ones. Also, termite proof antebellum homes. Nowadays Live Oaks are extremely protected by law, and there are hefty fines and potential jail time to harvest, trim, or even speak rudely to them. But in the past, American Live Oak (named so for the fact that it stays green year round) was THE lumber of choice for England and its colonies. Thanks again, I have subscribed!
Hey Crossword. Thanks for that. Beautiful tree!! Didn't know it was protected. There are exceptions to every rule. I'm sure there are more trees out there that probably don't comply as well. best . . . paul
Thank you very much this has been very helpful.
Hey Cameron. Thanx for the positive feedbacl. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Excellent video with good demonstration of techniques.
Thanx James. Appreciate the positive feedback. best . . . paul
Excellent video! Thank you so much, this really helped me with my project.
Hey Kaylee. You are welcome. Glad to be of some help. Thanx for your feedback. best . . . paul
Very, very good. Point clearly demonstrated. Here in the UK, not many use or even know about pre conditioning the wood. I've seen the effect of not preconditioning first hand. Had to resand the floor. Have just ordered a pre stain conditioner. Thumbs up, liked and subbed from the UK.
Hey Adrian. Good to hear from the other side of the pond. Guess wood blotches everywhere in the world!! LOL. best . . . paul
Thanks so much! I am refinishing my dining room table and this gives me a bit more confidence.
Happy to be of some help LV. best . . . paul
Great video! Think your advice is spot on, wish I would of watched this before I tried staining myself.
Hey Nelson. Yeah, that's the way most of us learn. I blame the manufacturers. They only tell you what they can fir on the can!! Not enough info. best . . . paul
Thank you for explaining this all to me.
Hey Meh. My pleasure. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul
Thanks for taking the time to put this together...getting ready to (re)stain some 120-year-old southern yellow pine window casings and I know you've easily saved me some time and frustration, along with helping me achieve a great finished product. PS...I watched your poly video first!
Hey Josh. Happy to help. Pine is a wood that should be conditioned first. best . . . paul
your lesson was magisterial !!!!!! Great tips, lesson !!!!! I've learned s lot of new things today. Thanks so much Mr. Paul. I'm working with a jeweler box and adding mother of pearl with a final touch of clear resin epoxy for my wife. Now I have an idea how to start , jejejeje.
Hey Onix. Thanx for the positive feedback. Nice project helped my grandson make a jewerly box for his girlfriend. Nothing as elaborate as the one you're making but a fun project (especially since it was with the grandson). Glad to share. Happy New Year . . . paul