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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 slab 07-04-2022 07:31 AM by willhime I 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 oil 06-30-2022 06:01 PM by kuramba So I bought some Brazilian Cherry and whatever few tools were available at so...	8	07-04-2022 05:49 PM
Finish suggestions for rough cut 07-03-2022 05:59 PM by JCamp I 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 maple 07-03-2022 07:00 PM by dbw Does anyone know how well hard maple takes GF gel stain? In the past I’...	2	07-03-2022 08:31 PM
Lacquer disappearing into wood 06-26-2022 12:40 AM by Kaleeueuueheh I’m using clear gloss lacquer on a 1 inch thick I think cedar coaster that is...	13	07-03-2022 07:53 PM
How to Dissolve Minwax Wax Finish from Wood? 07-02-2022 07:12 PM by wilschroter I’ve got a piece of furniture that I stained gray and then coated with ...	5	07-03-2022 04:32 AM
Poly / mineral spirits are slow to dry 06-30-2022 01:31 PM by Ben I 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? 06-22-2022 03:03 PM by MWill196 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 environment 06-20-2022 11:28 PM by Cuzzbud I 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 dull 06-19-2022 05:39 PM by Ken Olsen I 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 coat 06-16-2022 08:11 PM by jsvenson11 I’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? 06-15-2022 04:40 AM by Sark 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 do 06-16-2022 01:11 PM by Chap_with_tools Hi 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? 06-11-2022 09:47 PM by NohoGerry 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 Oil 10-25-2021 12:23 PM by MB100 Need some advice. Send it down this countertop 80, 120, 150, 180, ...	7	06-15-2022 03:11 PM
Water base over oil base 06-12-2022 06:47 PM by telrite Can 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 / topcoat 06-12-2022 02:11 PM by Mark Shultz I 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 dado 06-10-2022 01:09 PM by Pabs Hi allmaking these measuring boards for work. they will be used in a fish la...	10	06-13-2022 12:00 PM
Best power pad sander 06-02-2022 03:31 PM by clowner Need 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? 06-10-2022 01:13 PM by wilschroter I notice in lots of woodworking videos that guys will fire in a few finish na...	15	06-11-2022 01:01 AM

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Woodworking Skill Share Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. Have you had to compromise your project...

Woodturning On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? frustrations? tips? This forum is for all the woodturners out there.

Woodcarving Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. If you are a carver or want...

Scrollsawing Intarsia, fretwork, intricate design cutting and more! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions...

Joinery Have a question? a tip/strategy to share? a challenge, perhaps? Share your "joinery" discussion here.

Finishing The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questio...

Designing Woodworking Projects Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with ...

Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? Investing in tools and hardware can be ...

CNC Woodworking Questions and answers about CNC machines, tooling, best practices, and projects.

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Jigs & Fixtures Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c...

Wood & Lumber Different wood requires different woodworking strategies - from cutting to finishing. Share your tips and challenges ...

Safety in the Woodworking Shop Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and...

Focus on the Workspace Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Storage, equipment placement, efficiency, an...

Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. If you...

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Woodworking Skill Share
Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. Have you had to compromise your project...

Woodturning
On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? frustrations? tips? This forum is for all the woodturners out there.

Woodcarving
Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. If you are a carver or want...

Scrollsawing
Intarsia, fretwork, intricate design cutting and more! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions...

Joinery
Have a question? a tip/strategy to share? a challenge, perhaps? Share your "joinery" discussion here.

Finishing
The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questio...

Designing Woodworking Projects
Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with ...

Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories
Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? Investing in tools and hardware can be ...

CNC Woodworking
Questions and answers about CNC machines, tooling, best practices, and projects.

Hand Tools
Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Share your questions, tips and strategies for the use and maintenan...

Jigs & Fixtures
Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c...

Wood & Lumber
Different wood requires different woodworking strategies - from cutting to finishing. Share your tips and challenges ...

Safety in the Woodworking Shop
Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and...

Focus on the Workspace
Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Storage, equipment placement, efficiency, an...

Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking
If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. If you...

Woodworking Trade & Swap
All of us are holding onto treasure in our shops, that we either don't need, don't want, or could part with if presen...

LumberJocks.com Site Feedback
Connect with the Website Gurus and tell us what you are thinking, suggestions, problems, functionality issues, and so...

Coffee Lounge
Need a break from all the standing and wood dust? Chat with your Forum Friends about their projects, their life, thei...