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Okay, I'm going to be the one to say it: I think the whole 'let it cure for a full month' rule for oil-based poly is overkill for most pieces. Just finished a table that took 3 weeks to be ready for delivery because I followed that advice to the letter, and I'm pretty sure I could have moved it after 10 days.
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ryan7933mo ago
Ngl sounds like your table just needed a longer nap.
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wader716mo ago
What about the difference between curing in a dry workshop versus a humid house? That extra time might be for the finish to fully harden under real conditions, not just dry to the touch. A table might feel ready in your shop but then get soft again in a warm, damp living room. The long cure is a safety net for that change. Rushing it could mean dents and prints show up a week after you deliver.
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kevin3316mo ago
It's like how bread keeps baking inside after you take it out of the oven, you gotta let it settle into its final home.
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