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Re: Seeking: Someone to swat the moths away from m
By:Jim Pace
Date: 9/26/2003, 6:56 pm

: Hey guys,
: Someone tell me how to get a smooth coat of varnish on. I think I've found
: and relocated my moth problem but even small dust seems to
: "grit" up the finish as it dries. I've put four coats with foam
: brush on the deck and wet sanded with 400 grit in between. My shop isn't
: the cleanest but its not Sanford n Son. Anyway, just wondering about tips
: for getting that final smooth coat if anyone achieves that? I should drag
: it out into full daylight and see how it looks I guess but imagine the
: finish will look worse (its not really so bad). Regardless, its going to
: get wet soon and fixed later I think. Have a good weekend.
: -Mark

Sweeping the shop (well in advance) with that oil-impregnated sawdust sweeping compound, misting the air to knock down the dust, pour your varnish through a strainer and follow Rob Mack's application techniques. Have fun!

Jim

Messages In This Thread

Seeking: Someone to swat the moths away from my varnish...
Mark Reaves -- 9/26/2003, 4:10 pm
Re: Seeking: Someone to swat the moths away from m
Jim Pace -- 9/26/2003, 6:56 pm
Re: Seeking: Someone to swat the moths away from m
Rob Macks -- 9/28/2003, 10:41 am
Thanks Rob !
Ken Sutherland -- 9/28/2003, 1:38 pm
Re: Seeking: Someone to swat the moths away from m *Pic*
John Caldeira -- 9/26/2003, 5:10 pm
Re: Seeking: Someone to swat the moths away from m
Danny Cox -- 9/26/2003, 4:21 pm