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  1. Here is the one I just finished: 368310 ...

    Here is the one I just finished:

    368310

    368311

    This is the project it is for, an electronic recreation of the Enigma cipher machine. This one only has the LED's soldered on so far.

    368312
  2. Hi Stan, When I was first using the gel stain,...

    Hi Stan,

    When I was first using the gel stain, I was applying it with a paper towel and I would try to get all the bits of stain off, but it seemed like the dryer it got, the more it would want to...
  3. I am finding it difficult to get the spray on...

    I am finding it difficult to get the spray on thin, I wonder if a single thicker spray coat is just easier. I found that dust from a paper towel fibers was a disaster so I am using newspaper as the...
  4. Mineral spirits definitely fixed the gel stain...

    Mineral spirits definitely fixed the gel stain dried and left bits here and there problem. I'm going to spray it today with the gloss poly. My plan is to hit the top and sides, let it dry for 30...
  5. I cut another tray today. Used some stain prep...

    I cut another tray today. Used some stain prep and then some minwav gel stain on it. It says to let it dry 10-12 hours. I bought some gloss poly oil based spray today. Should I try to polish it...
  6. Also, any comments on gloss vs. satin finishes? ...

    Also, any comments on gloss vs. satin finishes? Are some formulated to dry longer? I wiped one of the pieces with paper towel and it did take away some of the shine, does that mean it isn't fully...
  7. I had a satin finish poly spray can laying around...

    I had a satin finish poly spray can laying around so I thought I would give that a shot. I first hit the back and the sides that were exposed by having it lay on its front. Let that sit for a...
  8. Does poly normally have a sticky finish, or does...

    Does poly normally have a sticky finish, or does that mean it is just isn't fully dried. Should I do anything between coats like polish it slightly with something? Or just put a second coat on. In...
  9. You are intriguing me with the spray - would you...

    You are intriguing me with the spray - would you just set it downward and try to hit the back and sides in for multiple passes, and then the top in multiple passes, or would you try to do each side...
  10. Thanks for this tip. What is a tack strip?

    Thanks for this tip.



    What is a tack strip?
  11. Thanks for the tips everyone; this gives me many...

    Thanks for the tips everyone; this gives me many things to try. Another beginner question - do you try to finish one surface at a time, or multiple surfaces, or all surfaces? I could set it on...
  12. Small oak trays - how to finish them?

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm trying to finish some oak "trays" I am cutting on a CNC machine. They are about 5" square and about 5/8" thick. I am not very skilled with finishing, but I keep trying. I have...
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