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    rawrnomnom diluzio91's Avatar
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    I started to refinish my grandpa's old dresser, i have it mostly sanded, but i began to experiment with stain on one drawer.



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    That looks really nice man!

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    Always love a good restoration project.
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    Default Re: Grandpa's Dresser

    anyone know what kind of varnish I should get? its a solid oak dresser
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    Quote Originally Posted by diluzio91 View Post
    anyone know what kind of varnish I should get? its a solid oak dresser
    Ask the ultimatedesk dude. He seems to know what hes doing when it comes to wood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuganater View Post
    Ask the ultimatedesk dude. He seems to know what hes doing when it comes to wood.
    that's what i was thinking.

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    Default Re: Grandpa's Dresser

    I used verathane oil based varnish, got 2 coats on the drawers today before the rain started. pictures to come.
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    Stain on the dresser!



    but not all of it...



    tiny bubbles



    Meet my little friends.

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    almond oil treats wood really really well.

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