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The Effects of Ammonia Fuming on Ebony
April 10, 2006

Q: I plan to fume a quartersawn white oak chair with ammonia to impart a brown color to the wood. I’m using ebony to pin the mortise-and-tenon joints. Will the…
All About Oils
March 23, 2006

Terminology in the coatings industry can be confusing: what is often called an “oil finish” is in fact an oil and varnish mixture. (Watco and Minwax brands are two familiar examples).…
All About Epoxy
March 13, 2006

An adhesive and a finish, epoxy finds a variety of uses in woodworking and boatbuilding
All About Varnishes
March 9, 2006

Varnish is a term used to describe any film-forming reactive finish made from combining a vegetable oil (which cures by polymerization) with one or more modifying resins, dissolved in a…
Maintaining a Finish
March 1, 2006

Despite a wide range of products, a simple waxing is best
Mahoney's Utility Finish Oil
March 1, 2006

Unlike some vegetable oils, this walnut oil will eventually polymerize to a hardened finish.
Combining Dyes and Stains
January 1, 2006

Use them together to bring out the best in a variety of woods
All About Choosing a Finish
November 4, 2005

After speaking with hundreds of woodworkers over the span of many years, one thing is crystal clear to me: Applying a finish to furniture and cabinetwork represents the biggest headache…
All About Repairing Finishes
October 31, 2005

Fine furniture is built to last several lifetimes, but that's not always true for its finish. Dings, nicks, scratches, burns, and other defects are bound to materialize as a furniture…
All About Spray Guns
October 31, 2005

In professional shops, where time is money, spray guns rule. And, new innovations in spray equipment have made this technique suitable for the hobbyist. What Counts: • Gun Type: High-volume…

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