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Please help!
February 24, 2023

I am going through the kitchen remodel from hell and know nothing about woodwork. these are the cabinets that we’ve had installed. I can’t stand the crazy patterns/business in the…
Appropriate finishes for repeated water exposure
February 22, 2023

Hi! I want to make a little dish-drying rack, that fits into the windows above my sink. Given it will regularly be wet, what would be a good finish for…
Best finish for fumed oak
February 13, 2023

I'm making a version of Mike Pekovitch's arched entry way table from a combo of quarter and rift sawn oak. I'm thinking about fuming it. What do people recommend for…
Shellac Mixing
February 11, 2023

I’ve started mixing my own shellac, and the process for me has not been as straight forward as anticipated. I’m using flakes from Wood Finishing Enterprises mixed for a 2#…
Post Cat Off Gassing
February 8, 2023

Just finished spraying four walnut kitchen chairs with post cat lacquer thinned with a little lacquer thinner from Home Depot. The off gassing that I am smelling is more like…
Help! How do I put epoxy over oil-based stain?
February 7, 2023

Hi all,Here’s the situation. I decided to build a bar in my basement before the Superbowl(5 days away). The whole bar is built and yesterday I applied the oil-stain to…
Waterproof Sealer/Topcoat
February 7, 2023

I will be building a freestanding and open (no cabinet/doors) stand for a farmers sink. The under-mounted sink will have a small countertop area that frames it on three sides.…
Finish selection flowchart
February 3, 2023

Hi Folks,I'm working on a flow chart for to help people decide which finish to use on their piece. I wanted to share a draft with you to see if…
Staining alder pedestal base
February 3, 2023

Good morning, fellas. So I am a wood guy but I do very little of my own finishing (typically just do high-end staircases and handrails). I built a table for…
Advice From Experienced Water Based Sprayers
February 2, 2023

I need to switch from solvent based spraying which I've done for years but the fumes and handling of solvents is just not a good idea anymore. I have resisted…

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