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    Default Desk with a glossy finish...

    I know glossy finishes aren't exactly the height of fashion but I mistakenly bought a can of Minwax wipe on poly cheaply when Masters went out of business and couldn't be bothered taking it back. So I used it on this desk I've just completed.

    I think it looks OK, whaddya reckon?

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    I reckon it looks pretty damn good. I like glossy finishes but I prefer easy, so I mostly finish to a satin sheen or worse

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuffy View Post
    I reckon it looks pretty damn good. I like glossy finishes but I prefer easy, so I mostly finish to a satin sheen or worse
    Thanks Kuffy. Coming from the master I take that as a compliment. I like satin as well for both aesthetic and practical reasons but when I saw that MinWax WOP on the shelf for $7 I couldn't resist . It was only when I got it home I read the label in more detail. But good to see it hasn't been wasted...

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    You always have the option of dulling back a gloss finish anyways. Once it gets marked up a bit through use, a bit of wax and steel wool will bring out the satin lurking below.

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    0000 steel wool and Ubeaut EEE will take any dust nibs off to leave a smooth finish.
    I have used Minwax WOP satin on Tas Myrtle and it comes up well after doing the above.
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    [QUOTE=Tccp123;2103362]I know glossy finishes aren't exactly the height of fashion but I mistakenly bought a can of Minwax wipe on poly cheaply when Masters went out of business and couldn't be bothered taking it back. So I used it on this desk I've just completed.

    I think it looks OK, whaddya reckon?

    It looks GREAT! Nice work!

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    Looks great to me.

    If you are going to do a lot of work on the desk then you may want to consider a clear protective cover like polycarbonate. Rolls of 0.8mm polycarbonate are available from Bunnings. Unfortunately the sizes are 1 x 1m for $37 or 5 x 1m for $134.
    If you have the readies then get the bigger roll as any spare PC will be useful for lots of other projects. I bought a sheet of 1mm thick 1.2 x 2.4 m a few years ago and that cost me $95 and I have used every last bit of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    If you are going to do a lot of work on the desk then you may want to consider a clear protective cover like polycarbonate.
    Thanks for that advice, it's very welcome because this is the second desk I've made using that timber and I have a problem with the first one where oils from my skin have obviously penetrated the WOP finish, and now there are dark stains where my hands/arms rest. It's only noticeable from a distance...but it's noticeable!

    I'm just about to go out so I'll stop at Bunnings and have a look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tccp123 View Post
    Thanks for that advice, it's very welcome because this is the second desk I've made using that timber and I have a problem with the first one where oils from my skin have obviously penetrated the WOP finish, and now there are dark stains where my hands/arms rest. It's only noticeable from a distance...but it's noticeable!.
    Good point.

    BTW 0.8 mm can be cut with a strong pair of scissors, or "easy as" using tin snips. The edge can be sanded or flame treated to get it burr free.

    PC is cold bendable ie can be bent at room temperature, so the front edge could be rolled over to protect the edge. However, its as springy as all get out and cold rolling would be difficult on such a long piece. The way I would do it is to make a rolled edge on a length of timber as long as the desk and clamp the PC between that piece of wood and another. Then heat along the edge with a hot air gun while bending it - it will need to be bent more than 90º to stay at 90º. Because of the length I suggest finding a helper and use 2 heat guns. Watch out you don't get it too hot or it will form bubbles and turn yellow/brown. I suggest a practice run with a short length.

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