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I am refinishing the top of a buffet. I have sanded allthe existing scratces etc for a very smooth finish. Do not know the wood species, but it seems soft. Top is 20" By 60" solid--not glued up. Now the problem. After sanding to 220 grit I stained a medium mahogany (Minwax) Have put three...

Just a note to say I'll be offline for a few days volenteering in cleanup. We were blessed. This storm hit within 1 mile of our home . A niece 's home was one of the damaged. Thankfully no lossof life and no serious injuries. MILLIONS in damage. Jim King Sawdust.king in Prattville,Al USA...

Thanks to each of you for the welcome and Alan, the colonies are not in the best of shape right now but I hope I'm not totally responsible for that. And by the way my ancestors several generations past (I think around 1800) were Tyson's and Woodhams from Merry Olde England. :D

Hello, I am a newby woodworker. Retired,moved 700 miles back home and set up my workshop all in the last year. Ive built a few items for the wife,kids and g'kids. Jewelry box, hope chests etc. I was online looking for jigs and general woodworking advice when I ran across this site. First I think...