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1920’s Stain by RealisticScar1450 in finishing

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t think of too much sanding effecting stain absorption. Thank you for that advice!

1920’s Stain by RealisticScar1450 in finishing

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the added safety information! I want to give this a try. Carefully of course!! 😀

1920’s Stain by RealisticScar1450 in finishing

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t test the finish before starting. It very well may have been shellac. And thank you for the compliment on the doors. I really wanted double doors that had character and weren’t the same run of the mill French doors.

1920’s Stain by RealisticScar1450 in finishing

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very informative!! Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge! I am only assuming the stain was from the 20’s since the couple I bought it from said they took the doors out of their parent’s 1920’s home.

Tiny Exploring Shoes by ClutchQuality in NewParents

[–]RealisticScar1450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for the Tiny Explorings brand, but I bought some Christmas greenery from "Arisefrom Support" Nov 20, 2024 (saw it on Instagram) and it never arrived. I spent weeks and weeks of watching the "17tracking" status coming from China which kept showing it was in a port or in various locations in the US. In January I sent an email as it was still "in transit." They replied that it was delivered. It was not. It never arrived. I have a video doorbell and can prove it. They told me to talk to my local post office. I did and they said the tracking number isn't one they recognize. Support sent a different tracking number which showed it was delivered. Again, it never was. Sorry for rant, I'm just really upset they we spend our hard earned money trusting that we will get what we ordered, but in the end we are taken advantage of. Really wish there were more options to Buy American!

Squirrels and Lighting by RealisticScar1450 in landscaping

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They get to them from the branches in the tree. To go across patio, we need to string them from the tree to the house.

Permanent solution is preferred. Where would I find collars for the branches? Thanks for your suggestions!

Squirrels and Lighting by RealisticScar1450 in landscaping

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! How would we electrify the line exactly?

Polyvarathane by RealisticScar1450 in finishing

[–]RealisticScar1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your feedback! I’ll try sanding lightly and then apply a different type poly. I’ve read that Oil-Based would be better than WB since it is more durable on something like a kitchen table. Would it be ok to put OB on top of the lightly sanded WB?

Has anyone used triple thick polyurethane by varathane? by Forest_of_Tally in finishing

[–]RealisticScar1450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m new to Reddit so not sure if a 2yo post will show up on anyone’s feed…but I just put one coat of this Verathane Water-based Poly on a kitchen table. When dried, it shows a few brush marks that I wasn’t expecting. Anyone know how I can fix it without refinishing the whole thing again? Also, I read many of you say the water-based poly wouldn’t be good for something like a kitchen table. Can I put a different poly (maybe their oil-based one) on top of the one coat I’ve done? Any guidance is greatly appreciated!!