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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 9689011, member: 37"]Clean, then go over the surface with lacquer thinner to even out any existing finish. Re-coat with a tung oil varnish (matte or satin). May take 2-3 coats to get a consistent look. You will find some areas take more finish than others. Keep wiping it into the dry areas as they appear. Once you get it finished and dry, apply a coat of paste wax to deepen the finish. </p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, believe this to be a fairly modern import. Not oak. Likely a plantation hardwood. From India or Southeast Asia. These were common in the import stores 20-30 years ago.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 9689011, member: 37"]Clean, then go over the surface with lacquer thinner to even out any existing finish. Re-coat with a tung oil varnish (matte or satin). May take 2-3 coats to get a consistent look. You will find some areas take more finish than others. Keep wiping it into the dry areas as they appear. Once you get it finished and dry, apply a coat of paste wax to deepen the finish. BTW, believe this to be a fairly modern import. Not oak. Likely a plantation hardwood. From India or Southeast Asia. These were common in the import stores 20-30 years ago.[/QUOTE]
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