Just think how proud you will feel when some fella looks back there and allows as how that was a mighty particular wood butcher that finished the backside too.

BTB, ply will warp too so a finish is a fine idea.

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"stoutman" .@. wrote in message m...
| Took my maple dresser I am building to the finishing room tonight (ok, its
| the same room as the table saw and everything else, I just wanted to sound
| cool) and started applying my finish of choice. Dark brown stain and ....
| Just kidding.
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| I am applying wipe on poly. The dresser has 1/2" maple ply on the sides and
| back. My question is do you (should you) apply the poly to the back side of
| the ply? Ply should be pretty stable to moisture right? I did it anyway,
| but is it really necessary??
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| Thanks
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