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Dilute Shellac to Stain Veneered Plywood
March 1, 2007

Q: I am building a vanity and using 1/4-in. cherry-faced plywood for the door panels. Trying to finish the panels without splotchiness, I first used a clear shellac and then…
What Caused the Pits in a Varnished Tabletop?
December 15, 2006

Q: I've been spraying McCloskey Heirloom Varnish for several years. From time to time, it develops small pits. It happened most recently on a mahogany desk. After sanding and applying…
Furniture From Reclaimed Lumber
November 8, 2006

Michael 'Vintage' Perkins shares tips for building furniture from recycled barn wood at the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show
Tips for Painting MDF
June 6, 2006

Seal the edges with drywall putty to ensure a consistent coat when painting medium density fiberboard
Pitfalls of Finishing Pine
April 11, 2006

Cross-grain scratches, bleeding pitch, and blotchy staining can mar your finish if you don't use proper techniques
Filling Flaws in Wood
October 25, 2005

Make a dent look like a natural blemish
All About Sealing and Priming
September 13, 2005

Most finishes are self-sealing, meaning that the first coat that goes on the wood soaks in, dries, and does the job of preparing it for subsequent coats of finish just…
A Durable Exterior Finish
September 1, 2005

Epoxy sealer and marine varnish protect wood against the weather
Make Your Own Grain Fillers
May 1, 2005

Learn two ways to prepare wood for a smooth finish.
Finishing Mahogany
August 1, 2003

Transform the light-pink color of freshly milled mahogany into the deep, rich shades of old-world furniture

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