staining
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VIDEO: Color Matching by Glazing
Rob Johnstone had two pieces of wood in a project that took stain differently. He turns to glazing to help match the colors.
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VIDEO: Building a Compact Dining Table
Rob Johnstone demonstrates the full build for his compact Greene and Greene dining table, from cutting parts to staining, including an inlaid tabletop.
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VIDEO: Stain Finish for Highly Figured Hardwood
Rob Johnstone explains the process for finishing highly figured hardwoods. Includes a step-by-step guide for preparing and applying the finish.
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VIDEO: Building a Tile-Top Plant Stand
Several techniques are demonstrated in this video, including how to use templates to cut out multiple matching parts and how to use a template to guide a piloted flush-trim router bit.
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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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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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Matching a Weathered Chair Finish?
I want to make a new table and stain it to match my weathered white oak chairs. How can I get the table’s finish to match them?
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Understanding Stains: Pigments and Dyes
The two most common coloring agents in stain are pigment and dye, and they behave quite differently.
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How Many Coats of Stain Should I Apply?
Should I use more coats of stain (which is a favorable color now)? What type of finish?
