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- Alternatives to Minwax Antique Oil Finish - Woodworking Talk
I've been using Minwax Antique Oil Finish for years, but understand that it is now being discontinued It is my preferred finish for fine furniture, but I am now wondering what finish options would be most similar to Minwax Antique Oil in finish quality, ease of application and limited ongoing maintenance
- Wood Putty- Did I screw up? - Woodworking Talk
They must have reformulated the Minwax wood putty since I bought any What I have is a solvent based product It sounds like what you have is water based Sunlight and wood are not a good idea especially this time of year It can cause the wood to warp I think it will be dry enough by tomorrow morning to work with Your glue joints should be
- Paste Wax - Woodworking Talk
I've always used MinWax Dark Paste Wax on my finished projects However, I also didn't like the consistency in the can I dug all of the product out of the can and put it into a double boiler set up on a the grill I melted the wax and then stirred in about a liter and a quarter of mineral spirits This resulted in a liquid wax when it cooled
- Spray Polyurethane - A few questions | Woodworking Talk
Hi, I am using spray polyurethane (Minwax Satin Fast-Drying Polyurethane Aerosol) for the first time The poly went on nice, but as I was doing some clean-up later, I noticed the can says to recoat within 2 hours, or to wait at least 72 hours That really threw me off as I intended to put a
- Minwax interior stain and polyurethane used outdoors
An exterior finish is formulated to be more elastic to expand and contract with the wood A spar varnish would have been the correct finish and again not Minwax Their spar urethane is one of the worst on the market Now, from where you are a ceiling wouldn't be receiving direct sun so it is better able to withstand having the wrong finish
- Anyone use paste wax over polyurethane on furniture?
I do apply a coat of liquified Minwax paste wax over my poly finishes I wipe it on and buff it out with a 1 4 sheet palm sander equipped with a white non-woven abrasive pad Jim Frye
- Thinned MinWax Polyurethane -vs- MinWax Wipe On Poly
I have been using MinWax Polyurethane for many years And for the final coats I have been diluting it 50% with mineral spirits for thin coats I have used MinWax Wipe On Poly as well for thin coats Question … is a diluted thinned coat of MinWax Polyurethane equivalent to a coat of MinWax Wipe
- Topcoat for Minwax Polyshades? - Woodworking Talk
I am just looking for suggestions I also read that it would be easier if these were thinned by 20% with Mineral Spirits for better application and leveling I was also thinking about going with Minwax (water based) Polycrylic but I read that some people were experiencing cloudiness Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thank You Marg
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