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	<title>Michael Dresdner</title>
	<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com</link>
	<description>straight talk about wood finishing</description>
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		<title>Beer proof finish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I&#8217;m making 4 fiddle back maple tabletops for a local restaurant, and I&#8217;m hunting for a good durable finish. I&#8217;ll be putting Watco natural on for color, then I need something to protect the surface from food, beer, etc.
A: You have two good choices for that level of durability. One is simple oil based [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/03/beer-proof-finish/</link>
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		<title>Urine luck</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I have an oak hutch that has been sprayed with cat urine some time ago. Can you help me figure out what to neutralize the urine with so I can refinish it? I&#8217;ve tried vinegar as well as carpet cleaning solution but the stains are still showing through.
A: I suspect what you are talking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/03/urine-luck/</link>
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		<title>Dark sound, dark board</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I usually finish the soundboard of my classical guitars with dewaxed shellac. It has no color at all and therefore the soundboard ends up being very pale. I noticed all classical guitar sound boards are more toward a brown tint. My question is, do you think luthiers stain their soundboards only by using different [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/03/dark-sound-dark-board/</link>
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		<title>Fisheye follies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I&#8217;m refinishing a mahogany end table. After stripping the old finish, I washed it down with paint thinner then applied a coat of polyurethane. The finish did not take in some areas. I believe it&#8217;s called fisheye. I applied a second coat and it seem to fill in some of the spots but enough [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/03/fisheye-follies/</link>
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		<title>Lathe finish, CA style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: How can one apply CA glue as a finish on turning projects like pens, shaving brushes, bottle stoppers, etc.?
A: Good question, but one I have already covered in this blog about this time last year. Go to the page at the link below, and scroll down. The information you want is in the last [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/03/lathe-finish-ca-style/</link>
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		<title>Oil or water, or both?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I have been using Minwax Satin Oil Based Wipe-On polyurethane for finishing my kitchen cabinets. I can&#8217;t buy it anymore in California due to VOC laws. Is the water based product going to give me the same results?
A: Depending on your criteria, you may or may not find it acceptable. It is developing a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/03/oil-or-water-or-both/</link>
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		<title>Satin rub primer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I recently attempted to hand rub the polyurethane finish on a mahogany tabletop that I refinished and was disappointed with the result. The top has three coats of oil based satin polyurethane. The finish had a nice even satin sheen but felt like 220 grit paper. I then wet sanded with 600, 1000 and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/02/satin-rub-primer/</link>
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		<title>There&#8217;s the rub</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I find conflicting information as to whether polyurethane can be rubbed.
A: Any finish, including polyurethane, can be rubbed provided it is sufficiently cured. As a rule, the longer the finish cures, the harder it gets and the easier it is to rub. Attempting to rub out a finish that is still rubbery is an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/02/theres-the-rub/</link>
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		<title>Ply your trade</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I would like to make some cheap instruments and use higher grade plywood. What type of filler do you think I should use to fill the plywood edges? Should I use something like Bondo?
A: Bondo, which is a brand of polyester filler with added fiber, would be an excellent choice. By the way, the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/02/ply-your-trade/</link>
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		<title>Name that tune</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I need to put a brand name on my guitars. I&#8217;d like to use a stencil or ink stamp under the clear coat. What do you think?
A: Either will work, provided you choose the right medium for your stencil or ink stamp. What’s important is to use a paint or ink that is compatible [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.michaeldresdner.com/2010/02/name-that-tune/</link>
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