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Using a Carbide Paint Scraper as a Scraper Plane
April 5, 2007

I recently edge-glued some hard, highly figured Georgia cherry for an armoire. Typically, on a project like this, I’d scrape the wood surface smooth with a card scraper. But the…
Edible Wood Finishes
March 6, 2007

Discover three safe and sound methods for finishing a cutting board and other food-related woodwork
Dilute Shellac to Stain Veneered Plywood
March 1, 2007

Q: I am building a vanity and using 1/4-in. cherry-faced plywood for the door panels. Trying to finish the panels without splotchiness, I first used a clear shellac and then…
Dyes Bring Out Best in Figured Maple
January 1, 2007

Get a rich, multidimensional shimmer with simple sanding steps and water-based dye
An Exploration in Finishing
January 1, 2007

A modern take on jin-di-sugi and ebonizing
What Caused the Pits in a Varnished Tabletop?
December 15, 2006

Q: I've been spraying McCloskey Heirloom Varnish for several years. From time to time, it develops small pits. It happened most recently on a mahogany desk. After sanding and applying…
When to Stop Sanding?
December 15, 2006

Depending on the finish, probably earlier than you think.
Finishing a Drawer
December 15, 2006

Follow some logical steps to make finishing this problem-prone area straightforward
Vinyl Glove Preserves Finish
December 11, 2006

A quick way to prepare finish or paint for overnight storage is to stretch a vinyl glove over the top of the can. To include a brush, cut the top…
Table-Leg Finishing Jig
November 16, 2006

Finishing some table legs recently, I discovered how difficult it can be to get a spotless, dripless finish on such parts. The project became a lot easier after I built…

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