Premium Videos
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Pre-conditioning Wood to Prevent Blotching
Finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnne Liebler explain how to properly condition softwoods to prevent woodworking finishes from blotching.
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Coloring Wood – Pigments and Dyes
Finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnne Liebeler explain pigment and dye finishes and demonstrate how to get the most out of them.
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Pore Filling
In this instructional video, finishing experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnn Liebeler explain when to use pore filler and how it is applied.
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Special Sealers
This instructional video explains when you might need to add a social sealer on your woodworking project and how to apply a sealer.
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The First Coat
Woodworking experts Michael Dresdner and JoAnn Liebeler explain their method for choosing a finish and the applying the first coat to a project.
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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.
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Touch-up Techniques
If you find a gap or mark in a project’s finish, there’s still a way to fix a finish. Our woodworking experts show how fine pigment can salvage the project.
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Sharpening Carving Chisels
Learn how to use contoured stones, leather strops, and a powered sharpening wheel station to make it easier to sharpen the complex curves on carving gouges.
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Carving Chisels
Learn about the various types of carving knives and chisels. You’ll also learn the best type of knife or gouge to use for various carving applications.