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how to finish something? trydell coffee table

January 27, 2013 |
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Sun, 2013-01-27 19:27
andyx
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total newbie. I was able to put together the trydell coffee table (the version with pocket holes). I was actually impressed I managed to do it.... anyway, now that it is assembled, how do I finish it? I'd like to stain it. Do I sand now? I did not pre-sand anything before assembling it. if I want to distress it with a chain, no I distress it first and then sand? or sand and then distress? when staining, do I sand in between coats? this is the table http://ana-white.com/2012/10/plans/updated-tryde-coffee-table-pocket-holes
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Mon, 2013-01-28 10:41
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It sounds like you are
It sounds like you are wanting a aged/reclaimed look? I recently aged a desk I built. Here is the process I used! http://re-storedesign.com/2012/12/23/faux-reclaimed-wood-desk/ If you have any question please don't hesitate to email me questions. jodi.restoredesign@gmail.com
~Jodi www.re-storedesign.com
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Thu, 2013-01-31 10:21
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Finishing advice
In the last six months or so Ana, thanks to some generous support by Minwax, has added a nice section on finishing: http://ana-white.com/finishes There's a good chance you'll find your answers there, as well as some nice ideas for finishing.

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Mon, 2013-02-04 02:58
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I am new to blogging, and I enjoyed reading your blog so much! It helped me get inspired to be consistent with it and you mentioned quite a few GREAT tips that I am going to apply in my future blogs. I really appreciate this information! increase facebook fans
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Mon, 2013-02-04 03:00
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I am new to blogging, and I
I am new to blogging, and I enjoyed reading your blog so much! It helped me get inspired to be consistent with it and you mentioned quite a few GREAT tips that I am going to apply in my future blogs. I really appreciate this information! increase facebook fans
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