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Drawer Finish

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Drawer Finish

#1

Doug in Seattle

I checked the archives but, didn't find the answer I was looking for.

What is the best finish for a desk's drawers?  I am thinking shellac alone.  I have used some oil poly (I think as it was a long time ago) on a saw till's three drawers.  This was years ago yet, when I open the drawers, they smell as if the finish was applied yesterday.

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#2

Jim DeLaney, Austintown, Ohio

Shellac, or waterborne finishes like Target Coatings EM6000 or EM8000cv are what I've used.  All dry/cure odor-free.

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#3

Hi Doug,
I have used Shellac for years on drawers and the inside of blanket chests.  Once dry, no odor and provides a nice protective finish.  My 2 cents.
  Ron

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#4

I also prefer shellac. Or just wax. Or shellac then wax.

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#5

Doug in Seattle

Thank you all for the outstanding advice.  The Woodcentral community does it again.

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