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David Douyard shows Anissa and Ben how to use the workhorse of lathe work, the roughing gouge

This process yields beautiful grays, blues, and purples on maple.

Create a dark, graphic look that emphasizes the form of a piece.

A few key carving techniques handle every letter in the alphabet.

No-hassle coopering is the core of this low-tech method

This steel wool and vinegar method for ebonizing wood is appropriate whether you want a dark, graphic look or tones of gray, blue, and purple

Better ways to read grain and make the most of your lumber

Bill Pavlak relished the opportunity to revisit the process of dishing out a large surface by hand. Not only was this a special project in and of itself, it was also a chance to prove to himself that he had in fact learned a few things over the years.

Our editors have sorted through our archives for their favorite articles and videos on finishing

Specialty plane helps cut a self-locking dovetail joint.