Quick survey: what do you folks use to finish drawers?
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Drawer finishing
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A standard drawer, no frills, nothing at all for the box. Nice joints, varnish.
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"Gramp's shop" wrote in news:acb30367-d122-44ae-824d- snipped-for-privacy@googlegroups.com:
Either shellac, or no finish at all.
Finish a drawer with anything containing oil, and it will be *years* before the odor goes away.
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Outside, lacquer usually.
Inside, oil usually. I've never noticed an odor once dry.
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That depends on the intended use... for most drawers in solid wood construction nothing but wax on the outside so it glides on the case/guides. In situations where there is a good chance that the contents will snag (e.g., knitting, lingerie, etc.) I use dust panels and finish all surfaces with shellac, sanded smooth, and rubbed out with wax. For utility drawers made from construction grade sheet goods and installed on slides, polyurethane to basically glue the surface and edges together.
John
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Buy pre-finished plywood for large products, for a single drawer, a spray can of lacquer is very fast and easy.
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Water based poly. Dries fast, durable.
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What he said
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A bow on the front waistband and tasteful and attractive lace around the legs.
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+1. Two coats lightly sanded between coats. No smell.
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------------------------------------------------------- Drawer Fronts: As spec'd to match balance of exterior.
Balance of drawer carcass: Two (2) coats of 1# shellac to seal surfaces.
Lew