Varathane help?!?!?!?!?

[Tammie Jellison]

I just recently completed my first intarsia project, and gave it two coats of Varathane (oil based, not water based). I put the last coat on on Thursday afternoon, and it is still tacky (30 hours later). I've had a heater going beside it trying to dry it out for the last 20 hours or so, but it just doesn't seem to be getting any drier. Is there anything I can do to speed up the drying process?? I am supposed to be giving this to my Father in Law for a Christmas gift tomorrow afternoon.

HELP PLEASE!!!!

Larry in Saskatoon [e-mail]

[Lawrence A. Ramsey]

Moisture also plays a role in curing. Maybe you need a DEhumidifier?

[Woodchuck Bill]

"Tammie Jellison" wrote in news:P0uCb.679291$6C4.537700@pd7tw1no:

I wouldn't use wrapping paper if I were you. ;-)

Seriiously, is it in a damp room/basement?

[anthony diodati]

Is that Varathane in a spray bomb? I used some of that in a spray bomb and it took forever to dry. I thought there was somthing wrong with it.

[Tammie Jellison]

I don't think the humidity is a problem. Humidty is about 20% and temp is about 20 deg. C. I wonder if the Varathne is bad???

[anthony diodati]

[anthony diodati]

Let Us know, I have 2 cans of it, wonder if its too old?

Probably way too late now, but there normally is a manufacturer's number, on the can label, you can call, for help.

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[golfmyball]

Finishing was always a pain for me. I could not lay down a smooth coat of anything. Then I found a way of laying down fast drying smooth coats. My method is to thin what ever you are using and apply it to the surface then wipe off the excess with a paper towel and let it dry. Do this many times and you will eventually have a great looking surface and still be able to feel the grain of the wood. Works for me anyway.