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LuckyCharms

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5. I would, White Tara...

Reply to WhiteTara (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 11:35 PM

Apr 24

but I never want to smell mineral spirits again!

I'm taking another look at these pics...

What appears to be splotches on the wood is just the natural wood grain.

The front lid is planks that are glued together.

The pics don't do it justice...it's a beautiful piece. I love the grain, especially on the top most drawer.

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Desk refinish [View all] LuckyCharms Apr 24 OP

Do you True Dough Apr 24 #1

Noooo...I did this years ago. LuckyCharms Apr 24 #2

Oh, I see True Dough Apr 24 #3

you really improved its looks! WhiteTara Apr 24 #4

I would, White Tara... LuckyCharms Apr 24 #5

I agree that the top drawer's wood grain WhiteTara Apr 24 #6

That's a charming desk, Lucky Niagara Apr 27 #7

ooops...responded to your final post before seeing this one! LuckyCharms Apr 27 #11

LuckyCharms, that is beautiful. debm55 Apr 27 #8

Thanks a lot, Deb! LuckyCharms Apr 27 #12

Found the digital photos much quicker than I expected to find them Niagara Apr 27 #9

Deleted, sorry, Didn't see your first response. LuckyCharms Apr 27 #10

I'm trying to find some info on it, Niagara! LuckyCharms Apr 27 #13

No worries, Lucky Niagara Apr 27 #14

The wood is beautiful Sanity Claws Apr 27 #15

OMG! GORGEOUS!!!! some_of_us_are_sane Apr 27 #16