The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questions regarding finishes?
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Cutting oil stain on wood slabI set my cutting oil I use for drilling metal on an oak slab I’ve been workin... |
6 | 07-04-2022 08:17 PM |
How to remove Oddie”s oilSo I bought some Brazilian Cherry and whatever few tools were available at so... |
8 | 07-04-2022 05:49 PM |
Finish suggestions for rough cutI will be starting a small project in the next few days of building a small b... |
8 | 07-04-2022 02:53 AM |
gel stain on hard mapleDoes anyone know how well hard maple takes GF gel stain? In the past I’... |
2 | 07-03-2022 08:31 PM |
Lacquer disappearing into woodI’m using clear gloss lacquer on a 1 inch thick I think cedar coaster that is... |
13 | 07-03-2022 07:53 PM |
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5 | 07-03-2022 04:32 AM |
Poly / mineral spirits are slow to dryI usually use hard wax oil finishes, but need to use polyurethane for a croki... |
14 | 07-01-2022 07:19 AM |
Dye for white Danish Cord?Hi everyone, I am working with some bleached danish cord right now for a chai... |
3 | 06-22-2022 08:53 PM |
What’s the best finish for a damp / humid environmentI currently have a project for a door at the entrance to a hot tub. Enclosed ... |
8 | 06-22-2022 04:16 AM |
Cutting board finish dullI have made j no numerous cutting boards with maple and other various woods I... |
6 | 06-21-2022 08:26 PM |
Rubbing out poly same day as last coatI’m using Minwax warm satin oil-based poly on some cabinets. I just ap... |
11 | 06-18-2022 03:06 PM |
What is harder, a UV cured finish or conversion varnish?We used a lot of apple ply and other UV cured-finish plywood (also sold as pr... |
5 | 06-18-2022 02:46 PM |
Oiled wrong color - what to doHi all, Just had $11K in wood countertop material delivered & it appea... |
24 | 06-17-2022 11:51 AM |
Jocks Who Finish With Shellac-Do You Brush or Pad Apply?I’m planning to try shellac on a recent cabinet for the shop, and have ... |
21 | 06-16-2022 07:03 PM |
Dark spot using Watco Danish OilNeed some advice. Send it down this countertop 80, 120, 150, 180, ... |
7 | 06-15-2022 03:11 PM |
Water base over oil baseCan you put a brushed on water base matte finish over a rattle can spray sati... |
6 | 06-15-2022 02:47 AM |
Exterior door stain / topcoatI am now ready to finish my newly made exterior door, sapele staves and 1/4... |
1 | 06-14-2022 06:20 PM |
best way to waterproof dadoHi allmaking these measuring boards for work. they will be used in a fish la... |
10 | 06-13-2022 12:00 PM |
Best power pad sanderNeed to acquire a power pad sander. What is the best sander? With that sander... |
20 | 06-12-2022 04:34 AM |
Why do you use Finish Nails during clamped glue-ups?I notice in lots of woodworking videos that guys will fire in a few finish na... |
15 | 06-11-2022 01:01 AM |