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In reply to the discussion: Desk refinish [View all]

LuckyCharms

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5. I would, White Tara...
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 11:35 PM
Friday

but I never want to smell mineral spirits again!

I'm taking another look at these pics...

What appears to be splotches on the wood is just the natural wood grain.

The front lid is planks that are glued together.

The pics don't do it justice...it's a beautiful piece. I love the grain, especially on the top most drawer.

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Desk refinish [View all] LuckyCharms Friday OP
Do you True Dough Friday #1
Noooo...I did this years ago. LuckyCharms Friday #2
Oh, I see True Dough Friday #3
you really improved its looks! WhiteTara Friday #4
I would, White Tara... LuckyCharms Friday #5
I agree that the top drawer's wood grain WhiteTara Friday #6
That's a charming desk, Lucky Niagara Yesterday #7
ooops...responded to your final post before seeing this one! LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #11
LuckyCharms, that is beautiful. debm55 23 hrs ago #8
Thanks a lot, Deb! LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #12
Found the digital photos much quicker than I expected to find them Niagara 23 hrs ago #9
Deleted, sorry, Didn't see your first response. LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #10
I'm trying to find some info on it, Niagara! LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #13
No worries, Lucky Niagara 21 hrs ago #14
The wood is beautiful Sanity Claws 20 hrs ago #15
OMG! GORGEOUS!!!! some_of_us_are_sane 20 hrs ago #16
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