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    Painting Wooden Projects

    Mar 02, 2020 2 minutes
    By WJ Staff

    ainting is a great way to protect wood and add color to a project. Although many woodworkers find painting wood to be objectionable, there are times when it makes perfect sense. Some woods like yellow poplar are not attractive to look at with a clear finish but paint

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