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   BarryR | Oct 14, 2004 10:44pm | #1

   I let the poly cure for a couple of weeks at least, then I rub it out with 0000 steel wool & wax.  Poly takes forever to fully cure & reach it's ultimate hardness.

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   Buzzsaw | Oct 15, 2004 02:32pm | #2

   I used 5 coats of wipe-on poly for my birds-eye maple drawer fronts and my wife thinks it is now too shiny.  I can't win. Thanks, I'll wait a couple of weeks and then rub it out with the 000 steel wool.  Thanks for your input...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

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   Dave45 | Oct 17, 2004 05:38pm | #4

   Did you use a high gloss or satin poly?  My personal preference is to use a high gloss since it will 'dull down' after a while.  My wife (and some customers) want the satin look right from the start.

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   Buzzsaw | Oct 17, 2004 10:12pm | #5

   High gloss... Thanks for the info...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

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   Clay | Oct 16, 2004 07:00am | #3

   Normally, with a wipe on finish, final coat sanding is not needed.  It is better not to sand if you are satisfied with the look of the finish.