Watco
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Your Favorite Finishes and Why
Readers share their favorite wood finishes, why they use them and in what circumstances.
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Is Tung Oil the Best Choice?
I’m inexperienced with wood finishes, so I’m thinking of using tung oil on a freestanding shelf project. Is this the simplest, best finish option for me?
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Best Finish for Bookstore Shelves?
We want a finish for our spruce bookstore shelves that will keep them looking natural. Would an oil be the best way to go, or will it soak into the pages?
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Best Finish for a Softwood Workbench?
What is the best choice of finish for my softwood workbench’s top?
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Best Finish for a Maple Tabletop Overlay?
Is a wipe-on finish the best choice for my roughsawn maple tabletop overlay?
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To Spray or Not to Spray?
Do you reach for an HVLP for finishing, or is a brush or rag still your preference? Our readers weigh in.
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Will Shea Oil as a Wood Finish Go Rancid?
I’m wondering how shea oil will hold up as a finish for my dining room table?
