Probably not related to your problem but...I've been having a devil of a
time getting Minwax wipe on poly to dry on a few pieces. The last two were
untreated ash and canarywood. I don't think it was too humid or cold in the
shop for it to set properly. I've since put the can in the back of the
finishing cupboard!

Tom

"Barry N. Turner" wrote in message
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I just turned a natural edge bowl from a piece of red cedar. I wiped on a
coat of Minwax poly........then wiped off the excess. I let it dry
overnight. No problem. I sanded lightly with 320, then sprayed a couple
of
light coats of the same finish. Its been at least 8 hours and its still
tacky. What gives? Is the oil in the wood preventing it from drying
properly? The humidity has been a bit high today. Maybe that's it.
Thanks.

Barry