Q & A
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Best Way to Finish Ceiling Paneling?
Is an HVLP sprayer the best tool to use for finishing my pine tongue and groove ceiling? Or are there other better options?
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How Should I Preserve My Waterstones?
I keep my Norton waterstones submerged to preserve them, but I want the water to stay sanitary. What should I use to keep it fresh?
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How Do You Evenly Apply Pure Tung Oil?
A reader switched from tung oil finishes to pure tung oil, but is having trouble getting an even coat. Our finishing expert tackles the question.
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What Is the Best Finish for Walnut Cutting Boards?
A reader wonders about the best way to finish his end-grain walnut cutting boards, our finishing expert explains why he should take a different approach entirely.
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How Do I Fix An Orange-peeled Finish?
I’m refinishing a maple veneer tabletop with boiled linseed oil and a urethane topcoat. Why has it developed orange peel in the new finish?
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Restoring Teak Bench’s Wood Color?
How can I get rid of that old, gray coloration on the surface of my teak bench?
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Best Finish for Spalted Maple Outdoor Bar Top?
What finish can protect and strengthen my spalted maple bar top for outdoor use without changing its color?
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Best Way to Strip Off Old Burlap?
I’ve tried many solvents to remove burlap from an old trunk. Scraping works better than anything else, but is there a more efficient way to remove it?
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Rob, What Shop Floor Will You Pick?
I’m considering flooring options for my new shop. Wondering what Rob’s choice will be when he builds his.
