finishing
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Best Topcoat for Ipe Swing?
We’ve stained our ipe outdoor swing already, and now it’s time for a protective topcoat. What’s the best choice for this wood?
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PROJECT: Weathered Wood Shelf
A weathered wood look and industrial “hardware” accents help this project hit the sweet spot of furniture design trends.
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VIDEO: How to Make a Wall Shelf with a Weathered Wood Finish
Learn how to create a weathered wood look on fresh wood using Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator Finish.
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When are Tack Cloths a No-No?
Tack cloths have been used by finishers for a very long time, but are there situations when a tack cloth isn’t advisable or even detrimental to finishing?
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PROJECT: Classic Walnut Bookcase
A classic design, built with traditional wood and some tried-and-true joinery techniques, adds up to one beautiful heirloom furniture project.
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Using Shellac Inside and Outside of a Project?
Shellac has a place on a dresser. Our expert examines whether that place is in the drawer interiors, or on the dresser top.
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Frequently Asked Finishing Questions
Our expert takes on some of the questions that have arisen in response to previous finishing article topics.
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Woodturning Small Hollow Form Vases
Move beyond basic spindle turning with small hollow forms. Small hollow-form spindles make a fun and accesible introduction into this style of turning.
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VIDEO: Fast Woodturning Finish with GluBoost Fill n’ Finish
Rob Johnstone explores finishing woodturning projects with GluBoost Adhesive Products.
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Inexpensive Polishing Wheels for Rotary Tools
This reader has found another use for those cheap little felt furniture pads: polishing wheels for his rotary tools.
