mineral spirits
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Removing Mineral Spirits from Varnish?
A recent “Finishing Thoughts” article suggested filling varnish cans with mineral spirits to prevent crusting. But, how do you remove the spirits later?
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Best Way to Strip Off Old Burlap?
I’ve tried many solvents to remove burlap from an old trunk. Scraping works better than anything else, but is there a more efficient way to remove it?
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Removing Cherry’s Whitish Haze?
After thoroughly sanding my cherry lumber, it has a whitish haze when viewed from some angles. How can I fix it before applying finish?
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Why Have Metal Screw Caps Vanished?
Wishing I could still find metal-capped cans of solvent these days. Where have those gone?
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Non-glug Solution for Quart Containers?
There seems to be no way possible to pour without “glugs” or dribbles if you’re forced to pour one-handed as I am.
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How to Dispose of Old Mineral Spirits
Mineral spirits are often used in the world of woodworking. So what is the best and safest way to dispose of used mineral spirits?
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Getting Glue Off Your Hands
I love Gorilla Glue, but how do you get this stuff off your hands?
