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Five Quick and Easy Woodturning Finishes
Whether you’re finishing spindles, bowls or treenware, here are some topcoat options you may have on hand already.
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How to Speed Up Your Sub-Base
This reader had issues with the plastic sub-base on his router dragging at times. He has a quick, simple solution that keeps things running smoothly.
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How to Dry And Preserve A Petiol?
What’s the best way to dry and preserve a palm tree petiol that I plan to give as a wedding keepsake? It is still very wet.
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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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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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Walrus® Oil: Better Finishes for Food Prep
Wipe-on, one-step finishes developed from natural ingredients that are safe for cutting boards and other wooden food preparation products.
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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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How Will Cold Air Affect My Tools?
I keep my tools in an unheated portable garage. How will cold air affect them?
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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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Rubbing out the Finish
Rubbing out a finish is a often overlooked woodworking process. Our finishing experts show you how to do it in this instructional video.
