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How to Finish Interior Drawer Parts
September 29, 2011

Q: Should the interior parts of a drawer be finished? If so, what type of finish should be used? Anderson Curry, Hannibal, MO A: I recommend finishing them. A finish…
Easy-On Wax Finish for Furniture
September 7, 2011

Mineral spirits makes wax easier to apply and wipe off.
Film Finishes Aren’t for Benchtops
July 28, 2011

Q: I enjoyed Michael Pekovich’s article on wiping varnishes and Waterlox (“Wiping Varnish: The Only Finish You’ll Ever Need,” FWW #218). I am building a bench out of hard maple.…
Antique Finish that Holds Nothing Back
June 2, 2011

Step-by-step instructions for turning your reproduction into a period masterpiece.
How to Apply Wiping Varnish
May 18, 2011

Six easy steps to a flawless finish
Inside a Tapered Lamination
April 7, 2011

Lured by the dramatic look and technical challenges of curves, Enrico König (see the back cover) nearly always incorporates a deep bend in his furniture. The trick to pulling it…
Vaulted Veneer
April 7, 2011

Enrico König explores bent-lamination and veneering in his table with an arched base. Using tapered laminations, he has created a range of strong and striking arched forms that he uses…
Thinned Shellac Works Better
April 7, 2011

Q: I make small boxes and finish them with shellac. I pad on the coats and sand between them. However, the finish always gets thick and unattractive. Before I give…
Going to a professional finisher
February 14, 2011

Is it worth paying a professional to finish your project? What are the pros and cons? What is the perspective from the finisher's viewpoint?
Original Arts and Crafts Finish Without Fuming
October 13, 2010

Learn how to apply an authentic-looking Arts and Crafts finish that simulates age and doesn't require harsh ammonia fumes.

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