http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/2422.aspxenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/4686.aspxMon, 07 Dec 2009 21:52:35 GMTf5d4cb8b-9fb3-4c0a-bdc0-3814c4db8d93:4686ninefingers0http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/4686.aspxhttp://americanwoodworker.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=2422&PostID=4686<p>If you don not mind a raised finish, I would put some tung oil (boiled linseed oil) on the door, it will darken it somewhat.&nbsp; Let it dry, add more color to satisfy your self and then put some SPAR varnish to provide the maximum sun protection and sealing of the door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Not a professional finisher, but have worked with wood for the last 70 years.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/4683.aspxMon, 07 Dec 2009 21:39:12 GMTf5d4cb8b-9fb3-4c0a-bdc0-3814c4db8d93:4683Rickd0http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/4683.aspxhttp://americanwoodworker.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=2422&PostID=4683<p>I have two doors I&#39;ve been asked to repair and refinish. Doors are 60+ years and badly weathered on the out side. Exposed side is very dry and grain is raised. Should I sand down or is there some finish I can put on to somehow rehydrate the wood. I can&#39;t get to rough as both doors have poured glass window both oval and retangular that need to be saved and put back in.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>