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17o make your own wiping varnish lor this exercise, pour approximately equal amounts of oil-based polyurethane and mineral spirits into a wide-mouth jar.

2 Be sure to stir the thinned polyurethane or the two parts will remain separated.

3 Before applying the finish„ sand the surface of the panel to #150 grit or n180 grit, with the grain. (Ifyou use a random-orbit sander, finish off by sanding in the direction of the grain with U180 grit to remove the sander swirls. Back the sandpaper with a flat sanding block.) Remove the dust with a vacuum if possible so you don't brush the dust into the air. You can also use a tack rag, but you will load it up pretty quickly. Then pour some of the wiping varnish onto the wood and wipe it all over the surface with one of the types of rags. You could also brush on the wiping varnish, but pouring and spreading is much faster.

4 After thoroughly wetting the surface, wipe off all the excess wiping varnish with a dry rag. (I seldom use cheesecloth, and I often use the Scott Rags. I lere I'm using an old, clean T-shirt.) There's no need to scrub dry; simply wipe to remove the wetness, let this first coat dry for four to six hours or overnight.

5 Sand the surface lightly using #400-grit sandpaper until the finish /7 Remove the sanding dust with a vacuum or a tack rag. Finish by wip-

feels smooth. It shouldn't lake much, usually not more than one or vJ ing over the surface with your hand. You'll feel if any dust remains and

two passes everywhere. I here's no reason to use a flat block to back the your hand will pick it up. You can wipe your hand on your pants to clean it. sandpaper. For the most efficient use of the sandpaper, tear off a third of a sheet crossways, and fold it into thirds lengthways. This gives you three faces for easy handling.

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