Finishes and Finishing
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.
Quilted maple and other figured woods gain depth as well as brilliant color when you choose this type of stain. Here's everything you need to know for success.
I’ve always used a brush to apply stain, and sometimes I have trouble blending the overlapping areas to avoid them showing when the stain dries. Is there a better way?
I’m making a keepsake box with a lid featuring an inlay of a contrasting, lighter wood. I want to stain the lid’s primary wood to even out its color variations. How can I do this?
I waited too long to clean my spray gun, and now the lacquer I was using has hardened inside it. Can this gun be salvaged?
Between applying a film-forming finish, such as paint, opaque stain, or exterior varnish, or a penetrating-oil finish. What’s the best route for an exterior finish?
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