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.
A lathe-mounted buffing system shines turnings and much more.
My shop is insulated and has a wood-burning stove, but I won’t be able to consistently tend it. How will these temperature shifts affect my woodworking?
I recently built a maple box with padauk accents. Everything went well until I applied a finish. How do I prevent the bleeding?
Easy to mix, easy to use, and compatible with any topcoat. Prepare to dye.
I notice that one of the last steps in most of your project plans is to add a 1⁄8
" round-over to the corners. Why is this necessary?
Though it pains me to hide all that beautiful grain, I’ve got a honey-do request for painted black furniture.
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Router shaves edge for gap-free joint
You're troubled by gaps along the mating line between the top and bottom parts of a small box... read more