Finishing Archives

Osmo PolyX uneven absorption on Cypress
December 19, 2024

Finishing a pair of Cypress tables (here in California, most likely Monterey Cypress.) the lumber was milled, air dried for ~4 years and then I put in a kiln for…
Can Light-Colored Spot Be Repaired
December 12, 2024

I was able to successfully remove several white spots in the finish (I assume uncatalyzed nitrocellulose) on a table. However, there is also one spot where it appears that a…
Water based topcoat
December 11, 2024

I recently worked on a project that I finished with GF water based topcoat(to be more precise I applied it with foam brush, 3 coats of it).I am curious about…
Restoring an old Tiger Oak cabinet
December 11, 2024

I just posted a note about using this cabinet in my shop for tool storage. It is an old, solid wood, tiger oak Woodruff card file cabinet with the typical…
Boiled Linseed Oil Finish Blemish
December 7, 2024

I am struggling with a boiled linseed oil finish. I oiled these white oak seat slats before screwing them down. I countersunk the holes and tapped in a plug. I…
Fixing finish
November 27, 2024

HiCurrently I'm in a project of making a simple coffee table made with Birch plywood(id say its a higher quality for a CONSTRUCTIONAL plywood but certainly not an furniture grade…
Colonial railing
November 15, 2024

What's a good way to refinish a 16' long colonial-shaped oak handrail?
Drawer faces have slight mismatched veneer
November 14, 2024

Hello all, I am refinishing an old dresser and see the top two curved drawers are slightly redder than the rest. Originally the dresser was darker so I didn’t see…
finishing reclaimed chestnut!
November 14, 2024

finishing a small box made from salvaged chestnut. end grain on lid comes out very dark, even with gel stain. [on test piece!] seal with shellac first? as an alternate…
Repair/Restore Old Leather(?) Table Top
November 13, 2024

I need lots of help and advice on repairing the surface of an old table I have. The table is structurally sound, nothing is cracked or broken. The surface of…

Page 1 of 856

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.

Finishing Archives

Get the latest from Fine Woodworking Magazine

#315-JAN/FEB 2025

#314-Tools & Shops 2025

#313-NOV/DEC 2024

#312-SEPT/OCT 2024

#311-JULY/AUG 2024

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