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tinted lacquer
September 23, 2006

I first experimented with tinted finshes when I built a large order of custom windows and doors out of white oak. The prospect of staining all these windows and topcoating…
Redwood wainscoating finish
September 22, 2006

I am waincoating my office with redwood paneling taken from an old warehouse. Most of the planed redwood is vertial grain. What is the best finish to keep a natural look.…
The right finish for Jatoba
September 21, 2006

I am planning to build a Office Desk from solid Jatoba Lumber. I have never used this wood before and was looking for some advice on a suitable finish.
Japanese style red lacquer
September 19, 2006

I wish to paint part of a wood bench so that it has the appearance of a japanese style red lacquer. How can I accomplish this? I cannot find a…
Finishing an Exterior Beadboard Soffit
September 19, 2006

Hello Peter, I am replacing rotted sections of an old, exterior beadboard soffit with new mahogany beadboard planks. The planks will sit under the eaves, and so receive no direct…
DRUM sander
September 16, 2006

397.1 Iam looking to buy a grizzly double drum sander are these any good the price is good and my shop is not a production shop just a home work…
Finish for wooden wine goblet
September 1, 2006

I have been asked by my son to turn his wedding toasting goblets. What finish would you recommend for these goblets to be functional for drinking wine or champagne? They…
Is there a “food-saafe” finish remover
September 1, 2006

I have some wooden bowls with a clear finish (lacquer or varnish) on them. I want to remove this finish and replace it with a "food-safe" oil finish. Can anyone…
Restoring color to sun bleached wood
August 31, 2006

I'm refinishing some bedroom furniture made from solid walnut and originally finished with Watco Danish Oil (natural). Some of the drawer faces have shadows from the pulls. How can I…
Gloss finish over tung oil/varnish?
August 28, 2006

I am currently building an all wood clock and have applied two coats of Minwax tungoil/varnish finish. I would like to have more gloss than I am getting with the…

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