Not-So-French Polishing
A new twist on an old method of applying shellac. You’ve spent weeks, or months producing that perfect table from a very special wood, and now it’s time to apply…
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Finishing
Milwaukee M12 Detail Sander
Tool Review: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Orbital Detail Sander, perfect for detail work and finishing touches on a project.
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Gel Varnish
The (almost) perfect compromise. Most woodworkers do their finishing with one of two wipe-on/wipe-off finishes: oil/varnish blend or wiping varnish. Oil/varnish blend is a thinned mixture of boiled linseed oil…
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French Polishing Myths
Linen and more. Over the years, many articles have appeared in major woodworking magazines instructing readers to use linen for the outer cloth in a French polishing pad. No explanation,…
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Decorating Wood
Elevate and brighten your projects with the addition of texture and a splash color. I have always been drawn to ways that challenge conventionally accepted norms. My journey into carving…
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Revive or Restore a Finish?
Discover how (and when) to give old, deteriorated finishes new life. As finishes age, they deteriorate. First they dull, then they begin showing small cracks (called “crazing”). The culprit of…
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