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I’m seeing cloudy whitish spots after using water-based polycrylic. How to remove?

The cloudy spots are likely caused by moisture trapped in the polycrylic, which can happen with water-based finishes, especially in humid conditions. To fix it, try lightly sanding the affected areas ...
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Removing sharp edges on a bamboo desktop

Is it possible to sand this edge down? Yes, if the desktop is solid as per the description on the website. Bamboo is quite hard, but just "easing the edge" as we say — removing the ...
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Sanding doors in situ after using water-based conditioner, dust mitigation

What recommendations to keeping dust at minimum do you have? You can sand with an assistant holding a vacuum to catch the dust, or simply sand solo and clean up afterwards. Despite it sounding ...
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Sanding doors in situ after using water-based conditioner, dust mitigation

Those hairs are raised grain. I'd sand from top to bottom with sandpaper in one hand and a rag in the other, wiping with the rag as I go. My preference would be to take the doors off their hinges ...
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