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    Never mind. My friend is going to help me...

    Never mind.

    My friend is going to help me build one. About 24" wide by 18" deep and 18" high. Will use 1" wood. Probably 4 extra large hinges (with 1/2" screws) as that's where the most stress...
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    Thanks! I will see if I can find that...

    Thanks!

    I will see if I can find that de-waxed shellac. Maybe at LeeValley.

    James :)
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    Thanks! I am trying to avoid having a sealer...

    Thanks!

    I am trying to avoid having a sealer between the stain and the paint as it's very difficult to apply paint on top of smooth finishes. It can be done but it's very touchy (the brush just...
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    Thanks! But wouldn't switching to water-based...

    Thanks!

    But wouldn't switching to water-based stain also solve the problem?

    James :)
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    I don't think that's the problem. I have done...

    I don't think that's the problem. I have done previous works where I painted just the bare birch plywood and then applied the lacquer on top and there were no problems whatsoever. One work is more...
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    Water Based vs Oil Based Wood Stain?

    I ran into a problem and am looking for a way to solve it.

    I stained a sheet of birch plywood with Minwax (Oil Based) Wood Stain,
    waited 2 weeks, then applied acrylic paint in some areas. I...
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    Thanks! I can check at Canadian Tire for the...

    Thanks!

    I can check at Canadian Tire for the powered ones too.

    James :)
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    Thanks for the reply. I am not sure what you...

    Thanks for the reply.

    I am not sure what you mean though. I just want a saw to cut accurate 45 degree angles. I just want to make sure it can take up to, say, 50" lengths.

    The one I posted...
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    Thanks! I used Google and the first link that...

    Thanks!

    I used Google and the first link that came up was General Finishes.

    Great Stuff!

    Thanks again,

    James :)
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    Thanks! Can you provide a link to somewhere...

    Thanks!

    Can you provide a link to somewhere on line that sells this?

    James :)
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    Black Wood Stain?

    Is there such a thing as "Black" wood stain?

    I want to make some frames and want them black in colour.

    But I know if I paint them I will probably make an outhouse of them
    so was wondering if...
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    Need Mitre Box Assistance

    Hi!

    I was thinking about making my own frames for artwork that is on 24" x 48" x 1/2" birch plywood.

    I looked for manufactured frames this size but cannot find any that do not cost more than...
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    Thanks! James :)

    Thanks!

    James :)
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    Acrylic Paint over Wood Stain?

    Can I apply acrylic paint (Delta Ceramcoat) over wood stain
    without any problems?

    Water based stain better that oil based for this?

    Thanks,

    James :)
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