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Re: Wet sanding and varnishing.
By:Steve L
Date: 7/29/2001, 9:30 pm
In Response To: Re: Wet sanding and varnishing. (John Monfoe)

Hi John, the polished bars sound pretty cool but not the sort of thing you would want to do on an entire boat. I polished a desk I built one time and then waxed it. Not only did it have a silky smooth finish but it was increadibly slipery. I finish lots of cabinetry and only ever got to 220 grit. What makes more difference is how the finish is applied. I usually spray but if you are brushing buy the best brush you can get a hold of and take good care of it. There is something very nice about using a good China brisle brush much like using a well tuned plane. It just works good and is a joy to hold. Enjoy, Steve.

Messages In This Thread

Wet sanding and varnishing.
John Monfoe -- 7/28/2001, 5:42 am
Re: Wet sanding and varnishing.
Jay Babina -- 7/31/2001, 9:36 am
Re: Wet sanding and varnishing.
Rob Macks -- 7/28/2001, 2:23 pm
For the record...
Brian Nystrom -- 7/30/2001, 1:07 pm
Thanks to Rob for his finishing advices
Andreas Albat -- 7/30/2001, 11:25 am
Re: Thanks to Rob for his finishing advices
Rob Macks -- 7/30/2001, 12:44 pm
Re: Wet sanding and varnishing.
John Monfoe -- 7/29/2001, 2:19 am
trade the sanding for a day of paddling
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/30/2001, 3:27 am
Re: trade the sanding for a day of paddling
John Monfoe -- 7/30/2001, 4:37 am
getting a good seat to the BWCA
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/31/2001, 4:28 am
Re: getting a good seat to the BWCA
John Monfoe -- 7/31/2001, 5:15 am
Re: getting a good seat to the BWCA
Julie Kanarr -- 7/31/2001, 10:36 am
Re: getting a good seat to the BWCA
John Monfoe -- 8/1/2001, 4:31 am
BWCA...Not a bad seat in the house :)
!RUSS -- 7/31/2001, 3:57 pm
Re: BWCA...Not a bad seat in the house :)
John Monfoe -- 8/1/2001, 5:03 am
Re: Wet sanding and varnishing.
Steve L -- 7/29/2001, 9:30 pm