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37-610 "Bullet" Cabinet refinish
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10-29-2016, 01:31 AM
(10-28-2016, 05:13 PM)OldRestorer Wrote:  I think it is beautiful......

BUT......

I dont like the white lettering on the cabinet Icon_lol

Seriously,
Very nice Job Jeff

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Thanks, Me. Coming from someone whose cabinet work I admire, I consider that a good compliment. Icon_thumbup Maybe someday I'll be as fast and good as you at it. Icon_biggrin
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10-29-2016, 08:14 AM
Ok, Flattery will get you nowhere.... Ok, I lied, Icon_lol

If you seal before grain filling it will work as Ron stated. 

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