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Guess what, I didn't put poly on there after all - just the Cabot Semi Solid Deck & Siding stain, 2 coats. I expect to sand and re-stain like you have recommended, but now I'm back to wondering what...

I thought that too, Bill - but the staining is not under the balusters. It's pretty random.

Thanks John. I won't use poly outdoors anymore. I thought I was doing the right thing using poly to seal the wood. Oh well. Sounds like I'll be sanding the black stains off, re-staining and that's...

Thanks Lee, I figured I'd have to sand it down and re-stain, but hoped there was a miracle cure, lol. Didn't think about the poly causing a problem. I thought I was doing good and using it to seal...

I bought some 6' railing segments from Lowe's last year. They have vertical metal poles secured by horizontal wood (probably pine) beams on the top and bottom. I stained the railings with a Cabot...

Thank you everyone, for your very helpful advice. We have been fairly successful selling through word-of-mouth in a small town. I'm trying to help my father long distance so while CL is fine for me,...

Hi everyone, my father has a lot of tools - power and manual, he has to sell because he is retiring and downsizing. He has many tools associated with cabinet making and construction all in his...

With help from you guys, I stained and sealed my new desk with a beautiful finish! I am so happy with it. I attached a picture of the finished project (before added hardware).

On to the next...

Yes, I misspoke...I understand the birch and maple are hardwoods, but the way they take stain can be blotchy and I thought that was due to them being more porous, or 'soft', compared to cedar or oak,...

Wow, you guys are such a great help! I've completed the drawer fronts so far (of course, after working on scrap ;)) and I'm very happy with the results. I might even share a pic of my handiwork when...

Hi all, amateur here, but daughter of a top notch master builder so I hope to have learned a couple things over the years!

I had a custom desk made out of birch. Now I have to finish it. Based on ...