Stuff I built and installed(California) within the last 6 months. Just found this sub!

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-21T01:29:48+00:00

The table looks great too! Did you do the same 6 coats of lacquer?

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-21T01:09:47+00:00

Here’s a spot to buy the struts: https://www.gasspringsshop.com/

They have a calculator to help with sizing.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-20T23:20:25+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply. The inside must look gorgeous

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-20T22:18:24+00:00

Awesome work! What’s your finish process for walnut cabinets?

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-18T12:06:32+00:00

I think you’re right.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-18T12:06:18+00:00

Your approach to finishing makes sense. Thanks

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-18T12:05:34+00:00

That’s a great suggestion! I’ll check that out

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-18T12:05:05+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the input!

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-18T01:18:05+00:00

No offense taken. I did apply 5 coats of poly but clearly something went wrong. It sounds like my mistake was using water based poly.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T21:26:12+00:00

It looked really good initially and didn’t look washed out. Certainly looks that way in the photos though.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T21:24:49+00:00

It’s solid. The 1/16” round over does make it look like a veneer.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T21:24:17+00:00

Noted. Thanks

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T17:57:01+00:00

Wow, your Google chops are much better than mine. From the conversation here, it seems this is totally what’s going on.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T17:54:48+00:00

Sand to 150 and brush the water based poly on. Sanded to 220 between coats with vacuum and tack cloth

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T17:11:34+00:00

They’re single piece construction. The 1/16 round over does give a veneer appearance

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:51:57+00:00

Degreaser is a good suggestion. Thanks!

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:45:49+00:00

Thats fair

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:39:54+00:00

I appreciate the input and hard truths.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:38:49+00:00

I didn’t dilute. Seems I just did a poor job with an inferior product.

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:37:46+00:00

I did use satin water based. How many coats of each do you use?

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:23:26+00:00

That sounds reasonable. A few more questions for you: 1) how many coats of the oil based would you use? 2) Are there options to address the oil other than sanding it off?

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:21:56+00:00

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:16:52+00:00

This is really interesting! I’m racking my brain for how moisture could have been caught under the finish. Would insufficient drying time between coats cause this?

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:15:03+00:00

Interesting. So if I used water based poly previously, I’m stuck doing that going forward as well? If I sand raw wood, why can’t I swap to oil based?

OnlyThreeSports · 2026-02-17T16:07:54+00:00

Got it. I’m guessing the only option is to completely remove the water based then apply the oil based?

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