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Forum: Tutorials
07-12-2017, 03:30 PM
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Posted By Glenn

bkay btw you can ask these questions on the VSS...

bkay btw you can ask these questions on the VSS to. I am Skipper on the the VSS.
Forum: Tutorials
07-12-2017, 11:43 AM
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Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Your cabinet is white oak and have patched it...

Your cabinet is white oak and have patched it with red oak. Todays veneer is thinner than the old veneer so you need to double the thickness with two layers of veneer to bring it up to the correct...
Forum: Tutorials
03-19-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Pamela, I have been keeping up with your Singer...

Pamela, I have been keeping up with your Singer 12 stories. Glad all is well now. I love my two. I Would have told you what I did to get them to sew but other QB members were ginving you the correct...
Forum: Tutorials
03-15-2015, 05:17 AM
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Posted By Glenn

Yes this would tone down the color. It should...

Yes this would tone down the color. It should tell you how much nenatured alcohol to mix with the flakes. But I think you are looking at a little less than a qt. This is more than enough. Mix it...
Forum: Tutorials
03-11-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

The dark wax may darken the finish some but not...

The dark wax may darken the finish some but not by much. You may want to go over the cabinet with an aniline stain(water soluble) just don't mix as dark as the direction a little bit will do. But...
Forum: Tutorials
03-11-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Take a soft rag dip in shellac then put a dew...

Take a soft rag dip in shellac then put a dew drops of linseed oil on top of the shellac and apply in a circular motion to blend. Yes french polish and don't worry about the high gloss that will...
Forum: Tutorials
03-11-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

No Pamela you did not over do #1. You are feeling...

No Pamela you did not over do #1. You are feeling the grain of the wood but this is no problem. Oak has a course grain. If you sand with fine paper you will remove shellac and it will have to be...
Forum: Tutorials
01-17-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

The dark color on the top of the right is linseed...

The dark color on the top of the right is linseed oil and sometimes the oil will mix with the turps. don't worry just keep shaking and using it to clean the cabinet. Feel free to adjust the mixture...
Forum: Tutorials
01-02-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Annette, Thank you this is great advice and I...

Annette, Thank you this is great advice and I should have mentioned it in the tutorial.:thumbup:
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Forum: Tutorials
12-31-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

If you use anything stronger it will ruin what...

If you use anything stronger it will ruin what finish you have left on the cabinet sorry. Just keep working at it like you are doing. This is not a quick process so don't rush the cleaning.
Forum: Tutorials
12-28-2014, 03:32 PM
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Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

It is most likely the finish is shot. Cont...

It is most likely the finish is shot. Cont cleaning until all grud is gone. Use lots of rags. The fine steel wool is fine but you may need one grit larger( medium). After you think it is clean let...
Forum: Tutorials
12-12-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

I use hide glue( you know the kind melted in a...

I use hide glue( you know the kind melted in a hot glue pot) This is the proper glue to use on antiques. However you can by hide glue that you don't have to heat up in hardware stores. I think elmers...
Forum: Tutorials
12-12-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Cogito. Singer cabinets were finished with...

Cogito. Singer cabinets were finished with shellac. To be sure take some denatured alcohol on a rag and apply to an area that will not be seen. If the finish melts with the alcohol it is shellac if...
Forum: Tutorials
12-11-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Pamela, you will need to test to see what the...

Pamela, you will need to test to see what the finsih is first. Take denatured alcohol on a small rag a place it on the finish in an area that will not show. If the finish melts it is shellac if not...
Forum: Tutorials
06-27-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Nice job Annette, your cabinet will be beautiful....

Nice job Annette, your cabinet will be beautiful. Taping the corners down was good. We do that also when something is not glued down a little.
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Forum: Tutorials
06-26-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Looking forward to seeing the results. Skip

Looking forward to seeing the results.
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Forum: Tutorials
06-25-2014, 03:35 PM
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Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

You can keep it here. I usually use contact...

You can keep it here. I usually use contact cement instead of glue no need to clamp and easy to use. Cut the veneer about 1/8" oversize you can sand down later to meet the edge when the cement cures....
Forum: Tutorials
06-23-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

1/4 cup alcohol to one gt shellac.

1/4 cup alcohol to one gt shellac.
Forum: Tutorials
06-23-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

In my instruction I think I said to add a drop or...

In my instruction I think I said to add a drop or two of linseed oil to the shellac on the rag to keep the rag from sticking. I did say to use a lint free rag in the french polishing. You can add...
Forum: Tutorials
06-23-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

You are not doing anything wrong. You just are...

You are not doing anything wrong. You just are not applying enough coats. the first coat will be dull and not uniform. The seconed coat will get better and the third will be great. Shellac has to be...
Forum: Tutorials
06-02-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

The new water based stains are not as good as the...

The new water based stains are not as good as the aniline dye water based stains. That is why I said oil based. Also the new water based stains you get at Lowes or a hardware store have a muddy look...
Forum: Tutorials
06-01-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

Sorry you can't use shellac over wax it will not...

Sorry you can't use shellac over wax it will not stick. You can however go to the local hardware store and buy minwax oil based stain in small cans. Apply according to directions and let cure for 24...
Forum: Tutorials
05-24-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

You are most welcome. Skip

You are most welcome.
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Forum: Tutorials
05-23-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

You need to shellac before using the briwax. I...

You need to shellac before using the briwax. I would use the shellac you get from Lowes in a gt can. this will be fine for what you are doing. You can order shellac flakes and mix them with alcohol...
Forum: Tutorials
05-10-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,117
Posted By Glenn

If the laminate is wood you can use alochol but...

If the laminate is wood you can use alochol but if the finish is lacquer then you will need a stripper stuff with acetone in it. If the alochol works use it. Then when dry for several days you can...
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