On 16 Jan 2007 14:22:02 -0800, "paul" wrote:

|Hi I have built some oak kitchen cabinets and am trying to finish the
|doors, the problem I seem to be having is keeping the wood as light as
|possible , I have tried Linseed oil , danish oil and finishing oil but
|they all darken the wood too much . I appreciate that any oil will
|darken the wood and I am trying to avoid a water based product, I have
|also tried sanding sealer and shellac white knotting .
|Is there a product or method which will keep the wood as light as poss
|and highlight the grain ?

French polish? http://www.ehow.com/how_14586_apply-basic-french.html Takes
forever but looks fabulous when done. The kits mentioned are not
necessary.
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