Finishing - Page 37 of 55

Get Top Results with a Foam Brush
September 1, 2006

Foam brushes work best with varnishes, both oil and water based
Sand, Scrape, or Plane?
September 1, 2006

Woodworker Ari Tuckman goes in search of the best way to prepare wood for finishing...with some surprising results.
Paint or Colored Lacquer for Furniture?
September 1, 2006

Q: I am near completion of a very large bed for my daughter. The bed is constructed mostly out of Douglas fir. I'd like to finish it to match the color…
One Fast Finish
September 1, 2006

Luster of oil and sheen of shellac-in a day or less
How to Fume Furniture with Ammonia
August 15, 2006

Watch a demonstration of this classic Arts and Crafts finishing technique
A Finish For Oily Woods
August 10, 2006

Q: I have a teak table to refinish. Will I need a sealer under the finish? What finish do you recommend? Robert A. Funk, Hollister, CA A: Teak has a…
Wax Keeps Rust Off Hand Tools
August 10, 2006

Q: What should I use to keep hand tools from rusting? I’ve seen suggestions ranging from paste wax to WD-40 to camellia oil. Do any of those substances work better…
Wood finishes that are food safe
August 1, 2006

A summary of non-toxic finishing products ideal for cutting boards, salad bowls, and other food-centric woodwork
A Nonyellowing Finish for Maple
July 31, 2006

Q: I am making a chest with a walnut frame and bird's-eye maple panels. I want to keep the maple as light as possible. What finish will darken it the…
Oil Finish Can Go Wrong on Walnut
July 1, 2006

Q: I wanted to give some European walnut a very fine, soft finish. I tried tung oil, but the surface looks muddy and the sapwood has a yellowish tinge. Am…

Page 37 of 55 Previous

1
35
36
37
38
39
55

Next

UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all

Start Free Trial Upgrade Membership

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.

Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine.