I have just started to refinish my grandmothers cedar chest and would like to know if there is a was of lightening the wood so I can coordinate it with my other furniture. After taking off the varnish with Rock Miracle paint and varnish remover I have found the wood to be very dark. I guess it is cedar on the outside too, not sure. It is a Lane Chest and was a dark color. I have all honey oak in my home and would like it to be that color but if not possible I will stain it dark again. Either way what do I use on it? What is the difference between stain and poly and varnish.
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I am about to build an entertainment center out of Pine. A friend at work heavily suggested using Pine plywood instead of trying to join pieces for the back and sides. he said Pine is one of the worst woods for shrinkage and said that over about 5 years a board of Pine may shrink about 1/4 inch. Is this true? I really like the look of joined wood because it gives the project that authentic woodworking look. Should I use Pine plywood instead? A local wood specialty shop carries 4x8 sheets of knotty Pine plywood. Would it be best to use that? Thanks.
GlennRead More