cwasil
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I seem to be having a problem finishing aromatic cedar and I was wondering if anyone has this problem. I use Behlens and when that fails I go to Mylands Friction. I used to do CA-Blo but it's been awhile and I can always go back to that but only as a last resort. Those fumes hit me every once in awhile and about knock me off my feet. I have occasional problems with other woods but nothing that can't be fixed. This cedar, though, has me stumped. I've tried it on 5 different pens and it seems that I put it on, crap, put on another coat, crap, sand it all off and try it again. I've tried alcohol and blo on the blank before the friction finish...trying to dry it out and clean it up and nothing. Let me know what steps you use or any hints would be appreciated. Thanks