Finishing Archives - Page 3 of 855

White Oak Wood Filler
June 17, 2024

I am making an outdoor bench from white oak using template routing. I have created a couple of gouges that I need to fill with something. Is there a glue…
Trying to make an Oxalic acid paste
June 13, 2024

Stripped back wooden windows (bare wood now no paint) has a few black water stains along bottom by glass. Tried a wash, it took off a bit and lightened it…
6000 Arm Rests
June 11, 2024

Hello AllI am helping on a project that has 6000 arm rest at a Convention Center in FLA.I believe they are all maple, all need to be sanded and refinished.What…
Help identifying wood and finish on church pews
June 10, 2024

Hello there!I am planning to do some minor repairs to our church pews and could use some help identifying the wood and finish. I have attached 3 photos below but…
New woodworker with blotchy Watco Danish Oil
June 6, 2024

Hello from Western NC!I recently completed a project coffee table made out of birch and oak veneer centerpiece. Long story short I followed the manufactures instructions on applying one coat…
Sanding sealer?
June 5, 2024

Need a sanding sealer for a softwood door I need to stain. So used to working with hardwoods I forgot. I knew better. managed to sand down what little I…
trace cloth sources
May 30, 2024

Greetings,I am looking to buy trace cloth to make a rubber to french polish with but it seems the smallest amount sold is a 5lb box. I am tempted to…
Painting Red Oak Doors
May 27, 2024

I am asking for help and guidance with the following finishing problem. I am helping my son refinish the privacy doors in his home. They are the typical hollow core…
Waterlox vs. Becksvoort’s brew
May 21, 2024

I've used both Waterlox Original and Becksvoort's 50/50mix of Tried and True Varnish oil and Epifanes Rubbed Effect spar varnish with good luck on cherry in the past, but I…
Osmo Polyx Oil or Minwax Wipe-on Poly?
May 19, 2024

How do I tell if I finished my lamp table in Osmo Polyx Oil or Minwax Wipe-on Poly? I applied the first coat several months ago and then went overseas.…

Page 3 of 855 Previous

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 - Page 3 of 855

Get the latest from Fine Woodworking Magazine

#314-Tools & Shops 2025

#313-NOV/DEC 2024

#312-SEPT/OCT 2024

#311-JULY/AUG 2024

#310-MAY/JUN 2024

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