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Following a problem [respiratory-wise] with oil-based finishes due to the V.O.C.S I have used water based acrylic varnishes for about 5 years. No/low odour, brushes wash out in water and counter-intuitively, once dry, are waterproof. If by chance you have not replaced the lid firmly enough a drop of water will thin it out, too!

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Hi Doug.  Thank you. I will lookout for a stockist. I have trouble with paint tin lids, making a mess of the edge.Best wishes. Kevin

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Hi Q.    â€œ master of none” ?  After deciding to go with the left over Ronseal on my fiddleyard , I began well, but now the blind side of the job has dried a bit patchy. I could leave it as it is, or do a proper job, with the 120/ 240 glass paper?Have you any advice on the best option???  Best wishes.  Kevin

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As long as the wood is sealed that all that matters,  you won't be looking at it normally. .

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HiQ.  Thank you for your reassurance . But , I have met a few smart donkeys( or another name? ) wouldn’t you just know it , I removed all the metal fittings before varnishing the fiddleyard , and having very carefully screwed them on again I have a gap ,wider than I wanted.    Best wishes. Kevin

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