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Sealing in Sap on a Pine Slab?
Before I topcoat a pine slab for use as a coffee table top, what’s the best way to seal in the liquid sap that’s still oozing out of the wood?
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Is Shellac Safe for a Pizza Peel?
If I finish my mahogany and poplar pizza peel with dewaxed shellac, am I risking poisoning my family?
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Stain Pad: New Applicator Solves Old Problems
Old rags, brushes and foam pads all come up short for applying wood stain and finish, inventor argues, compared with his microfiber composite sponge pads.
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How to Eliminate Mice Odors?
What’s the best way to seal in the mice odors on these vintage drawers?
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Howard Products: Making Wood Care Easy
Penetrating wood finish restorer launches a half century of DIY wood, metal and leather care products.
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Best Finish for a Bear Carving?
My redwood bear carving looks dry and needs a fresh coat of finish. Should I use urethane or something else to keep it from darkening?
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Enhancing Walnut’s Grain, Figure?
What’s the best way to enhance the grain of my figured walnut?
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Smooth, Shiny Finish for Cedar?
What are my options for creating a smooth, shiny finish on a cedar woodturning project?
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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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Should I Seal With Benite First?
Before refinishing my end table, should I seal the wood with Benite?
