Finishes and Finishing
With so many wipe-on finishes to choose from, you’ll probably find one you like right off the shelf. But you can easily make your own.
When it's time to apply a knockout finish, there are a lot of contenders. Some can take a punch; some bounce back fast. Here's how to choose the one that's a fair match for your project.
Are there benefits to upgrading to an HVLP system? We've got the answer here.
A lathe-mounted buffing system shines turnings and much more.
I’m a beginning woodworker using oil stain on a cabinet for the first time. When I wipe off the excess, I’m having a hard time getting it out of interior corners. Any advice?
Easy to mix, easy to use, and compatible with any topcoat. Prepare to dye.
Though it pains me to hide all that beautiful grain, I’ve got a honey-do request for painted black furniture.
Do solvents, such as denatured alcohol, mineral spirits, acetone, or lacquer thinner, ever go bad or have a “best-if-used-by” shelf-life?
I’d like to make a Chinese checker board. How can I do this without the stain bleeding outside the triangles?
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