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Old 05-02-2008, 09:33 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Mike
The all in one finish is not the answer. Most boxes of this type are done with a glaze finish which blocks out the grain. It's almost paint but not quite. You will find glaze at Rockler & Woodcraft along with suggestions on getting the best results.
Mike- Thanks for the reply. Would you recommend using a gel stain and then glazing over that? The glaze appears to be used only after the wood is already sealed. Sorry to ask so many questions, but I really feel out of my depth trying to match an existing finish.
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