Common solvents in the woodshop
Understanding the chemicals in your shop is the first step to safe and responsible use.
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Finishing
Wood Finishes For Students: Tung Oil
After showcasing the two most popular finishes I work with as an educator—Flaxseed oil and Shellac—I’m excited to delve into another favored option: Tung oil. Tung oil and Walnut oil stand out as a natural choice for woodworking …
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Wood Finishes for Students: Shellac
As I mentioned in the last article, I’ve experimented with a wide variety of finishes over the years as an educator and woodworker. This has helped me figure out what kinds of finish are ideal for working with kids. …
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Wood Finishes For Students: Flax Oil
As a woodworking teacher and a maker, I’ve tried almost every finish out there, perhaps short of Urushi. I’ve experimented with everything from oil and wax finishes to lacquer, water-based, and shellac finishes. Through these experiences, I…
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309-The Poetic Stump
Kieran Kinsell makes curved and faceted stools and tables from logs harvested a few miles from his home in the Hudson valley of New York state.
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Paint furniture like a pro
Done right, paint adds not just color, but textural and geometric interest to furniture. Evan Court shows you how to apply it skillfully to transform your designs from by-the-numbers to works of art.
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