Woodworker's Journal

Replacing My Antique Table’s Sticky Finish?

Tim Inman is a professional woodworker and finishing expert and the author of The Art of Classical Furniture Finishing.

Q The finish on my family’s antique dining table gets sticky when it’s wet or heated by serving dishes. I’d like to refinish it before the holidays arrive. What’s

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