Preparing A Surface - Page 3 of 7

Surface-Prep Shootout
April 8, 2010

A contest in the FWW shop reveals two great paths to a perfect finish
Best Finish for Spalted Woods
April 8, 2010

Question: What’s causing the uneven finish on my spalted maple and how can I fix it?
Quick tip: Magnetic Clean-Up
October 8, 2009

When I use steel wool between finishing coats, I clean up the dust and loose steel wool with a vacuum, a rag, and then (here’s my secret) a flat 1-in.-dia.…
Finish Recipe: Display Cabinet on a Stand
September 1, 2009

A shellac polish finish can be a very attractive option for cabinets or other low-wear objects.
High-Gloss Finish Made Simple
July 1, 2009

Automotive polish makes it fast and foolproof.
Invisible Patch for Lumber Defects
March 1, 2009

Q: Occasionally, I find small knots and blemishes in the wood I use to build furniture. What's the best repair for them? Jay Riley, New Orleans, LA A: The best…
Quick Tip: Double-Sided Sanding Pad
January 30, 2009

For hand-sanding and also sanding on the lathe, I stick two different-grit sheets of adhesive-backed sanding pads together. This produces a sanding pad that's long-lived and doesn't slip. If I…
Re-creating a Shaker Finish
January 1, 2009

To match a 200-year-old finish, an expert uses common tools and techniques
Mastering the Card Scraper
November 1, 2008

This simple tool transforms the way you prepare surfaces.
Man or Machine?
November 1, 2008

Learn Duncan Gowdy’s distinctive carving and finishing techniques

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