Journal Staff
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Hand Sanding and Dust Removal
Woodworking experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnne Liebeler demonstrate how to properly sand and clean up your project before applying finish.
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Water-based Finishing Prep
Joanne Liebeler explains how to raise wood grain to prepare wood for water-based finishes in this instructional how-to woodworking video.
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Pre-conditioning Wood to Prevent Blotching
Finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnne Liebler explain how to properly condition softwoods to prevent woodworking finishes from blotching.
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Coloring Wood – Pigments and Dyes
Finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnne Liebeler explain pigment and dye finishes and demonstrate how to get the most out of them.
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Pore Filling
In this instructional video, finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnn Liebeler explain when to use pore filler and how it is applied.
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Special Sealers
This instructional video explains when you might need to add a social sealer on your woodworking project and how to apply a sealer.
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The First Coat
Woodworking experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnn Liebeler explain their method for choosing a finish and the applying the first coat to a project.
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Rubbing out the Finish
Rubbing out a finish is a often overlooked woodworking process. Our finishing experts show you how to do it in this instructional video.
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Step-By-Step To a Perfect Finish: Topcoats
Finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnne Liebeler offer advice on applying Danish Oil, Shellac, Lacquer and Polyurethane.
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Additional Color – Glazing and Toning
Your next woodworking project will really pop, as our finishing expert shows in this instructional video on adding color by glazing or toning.
