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Appreciation post: I tried a new water-based finish on a walnut table and it dried with this weird milky haze that freaked me out.
Turns out, my shop in Denver was too cold and damp that week, and after I warmed the space up and gave it a light sanding with 320 grit, a second coat went on perfectly clear, so has anyone else had a finish go cloudy and how do you control your shop climate for stuff like that?
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jake_chen5mo ago
Oh man, that's the worst feeling. Honestly, a cheap space heater and a humidity meter are total game changers for winter projects. It's crazy how much a little extra heat can fix a finicky finish.
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susan765mo ago
Total game changers" seems like a strong take. I've done plenty of winter work in a cold garage without extra gear and things turned out fine. A finicky finish might just need more drying time, not a whole new setup.
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wyatt_garcia4mo ago
Total game changers" is fair but space heaters can cause issues too if they dry the surface too fast.
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