Finishing - Page 28 of 55

A Clear Finish for Maple
February 25, 2009

A pro's method for preserving maple's pale, natural look with a water-based finish.
Quick Tip: Double-Sided Sanding Pad
January 30, 2009

For hand-sanding and also sanding on the lathe, I stick two different-grit sheets of adhesive-backed sanding pads together. This produces a sanding pad that's long-lived and doesn't slip. If I…
How do Burn-in and Wax Sticks Differ?
January 1, 2009

QUESTION: I've seen both wax sticks and burn-in sticks for sale. What's the difference between them, and what are they used for? Paul Roberts, Glen Cove, NY ANSWER: Both wax…
Re-creating a Shaker Finish
January 1, 2009

To match a 200-year-old finish, an expert uses common tools and techniques
How to Finish Oily Woods
January 1, 2009

Seal in the problem, don't wipe it away.
How to Ebonize Oak
November 1, 2008

QUESTION: I am trying to ebonize an oak table. I applied a solution of vinegar and steel wool to a sample board, but that turned the oak bright purple. I…
Mastering the Card Scraper
November 1, 2008

This simple tool transforms the way you prepare surfaces.
Success with Dyes
November 1, 2008

Finishing expert Jeff Jewitt explains how to dial in the color and apply it evenly every time.
Finishes For Foodware
November 1, 2008

Choosing and using food-safe finishes including oil, oil/varnish, and film finishes
Build Better Sanding Blocks
September 11, 2008

One day I was thinking about the interminable sanding process—the scratch-scratch-scratching on up through the grits ... 120, 150, 220—and how I could make it a little more enjoyable. The…

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