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Many different kinds of natural and synthetic waxes are mixed into commercially available polishes used for furniture. In and of themselves, waxes offer little protection against moisture, chemical and abrasion…

There are many choices available to woodworkers who want to add color to their projects. Some techniques are easy to accomplish, others can be more complicated, but all can be mastered with…

Most finishes can be applied to a wood surface using one of three basic techniques: a wiping rag, a brush, or a spray gun. The Basics: • Wiping rag: This…

Woodworkers are sometimes baffled and intimidated by the many choices available to them when they want to add color to their projects. Some techniques are easy to accomplish, others can…

No matter what type of finish you choose to put on a project, the end result will depend upon the degree to which the surface was properly prepared. The Basics:…

Dress up an edge, conceal end grain or plywood edges, or add detail to a base or top with any number of trim, molding, and edging techniques ranging from simple…

Sometimes a woodworking project requires branching out into other materials. Such is the case when making a chair or seat, if upholstery is added to the mix. Whether you plan…

“Wood comes from trees. This is the most important fact to remember in understanding the nature of wood.” This quote from R. Bruce Hoadley's Understanding Wood should be the first thing that…

Machinery and power tools are a big investment, and maintaining your tools overtime is essential if you want to get the most from your purchase. The Basics: • Stick to…

Sort out design, construction, and hardware options when building doors for furniture