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    http://www.cabinetcruncher.com/doorcruncher.htm

    http://www.cabinetcruncher.com/doorcruncher.htm
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    I typically use water based filler and tint it...

    I typically use water based filler and tint it lightly before applying with water base stain/transtint then topcoat with tinted water base poly, lacquer or shellac if needed.
    A contractor told me...
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    My vote (for those that have space or can afford)...

    My vote (for those that have space or can afford) is not to store your materials in your shop. Materials take up a lot of space and if your shop is climate controlled through the seasons it not...
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    I've never tried one of their blades as I just...

    I've never tried one of their blades as I just purchase cheaper Freud Blades locally but they're great when it comes to sharpening. All my sharpened or repaired blades have been excellent and done...
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    Having never used any of the others mentioned I...

    Having never used any of the others mentioned I can't comment but My Fuji 4 stage turbine (only turbine I've owned or used) has been fantastic since I got it about 6 years ago.
    I only spray...
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    Good suggestions Glenn. I don't use a shapper...

    Good suggestions Glenn. I don't use a shapper either but prefer the router table and feel its more versatile. Its true that the slow speed or lack of adequate support may be causing his tearout. I've...
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    I like to make panels running the panels with...

    I like to make panels running the panels with horizontal bits and the material flat on the table (vertical bits suck most the time, just my opinion) but in your case improvising you likely dont have...
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    Minwax especially mahoganny has a lot of red...

    Minwax especially mahoganny has a lot of red pigment in it anyway so leaving extra on is part of the problem and the other you guessed is the humidity. I think that it will dry to a degree but all...
  9. My suggestion would be the same as Jamie posted....

    My suggestion would be the same as Jamie posted.

    As for the Mixol, works fine and Jeff from Target could probably tell you exactly the right amt. if you ask. However you can buy EM6000 already...
  10. Just my thoughts but I would just use 50/50 mix...

    Just my thoughts but I would just use 50/50 mix EM6000/water as the seal coat then proceed as normal. EM6000 makes an excellent sanding sealer when thinned and most skip using Targets shellac or...
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    Try waterbase poly (I use Target coatings often),...

    Try waterbase poly (I use Target coatings often), its crystal clear and a good durable finish over paint. Actually you might consider using Target water base lacquer tinted with Mixol to the color...
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    I use the stuff from Online Ind. for my drum...

    I use the stuff from Online Ind. for my drum sander and have for years and its great stuff, lasts forever especially if you use those rubber cleaning sticks to keep it clean. I pretty much only use...
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    I have a bag in my 55 gal. drum on the cyclone DC...

    I have a bag in my 55 gal. drum on the cyclone DC and just haul the bags off to the dump. I used to try dumping it on occassion at the back of my property but sometimes at 30-55 gal./week when I'm...
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    Hey no harm no foul Jason, I don't get into...

    Hey no harm no foul Jason, I don't get into pissing matches over stuff just trying to give an informed opinion on what I thought might be the issue with Clints poly being tacky.
    Shellac is just...
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    Dont know where its specifically stated but I'm...

    Dont know where its specifically stated but I'm sure you could get the info. in print from the units mfr.
    Sound like your local fire marshal is a fool, I mean come on its metal duct hooked to a...
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    I guess you're correcting my advice with this. ...

    I guess you're correcting my advice with this.

    No problem I should have clarified and been more specific I suppose... Sealcoat/sanding sealer and actual shellac are 2 different products and it...
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    First off shellac (wax free alcohol base) is not...

    First off shellac (wax free alcohol base) is not a recommended seal coat before applying oil base poly (a sanding sealer would have been a better choice). Actually Zinsser and other brands say that...
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    Right on Jim. I should have reiterated that it...

    Right on Jim. I should have reiterated that it has all the characteristics of Lacquer without actually being the same chemical makeup except and that its safer and a harder finsish than true NC...
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    That looks bad but certainly repairable I would...

    That looks bad but certainly repairable I would think. If it were me since I have a drum sander I would take the corner caps off and lid and run it through the sander to sand out the burn while...
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    My first choice would be poplar as well. Unless...

    My first choice would be poplar as well. Unless for looks and you prefer face frames you could just do frameless cabinets with cup hinges. More useable space and no FF lip to catch sliding stuff in...
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    Cary is right. I just looked and the 18" has no...

    Cary is right. I just looked and the 18" has no provision or need for risers and already has 12" capacity.
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    They raise the entire cast iron saw arm up giving...

    They raise the entire cast iron saw arm up giving you another 6" roughly cutting hgt. (total of 12" hgt. on my 14" depth bandsaw), of course you then have to by new longer blades as well.
    I have...
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    No I think you misunderstood, polishes like...

    No I think you misunderstood, polishes like Menzerna, 3M etc. (commonly used for buffing finishes same as pumice or rotten stone) I referred to are just that, paste polishes (mild abrasive compounds)...
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    0000 same as what your used to. Waterlox does...

    0000 same as what your used to. Waterlox does ideed get glossy with 6 coats. If you want to buff it to gloss you could use any of the popular polishes (Menzerna is popular). I actually just use any...
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    You should switch to waterborne lacquer such...

    You should switch to waterborne lacquer such Target coatings or similar.
    I use Target products almost exclusively now and have been using their lacquer for about 3yrs. with outstanding results, you...
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