finishing technique
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Finishing: Keep It the Same or Learn New Options?
Do you stick with what works when it comes to wood finishing, or do you sometimes try new methods and materials?
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VIDEO: Favorite Woodturning Finishes
Ernie Conover shares his favorite wood finishes for woodturning and how to apply them to different types of projects.
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Spending Less Time and Effort on Sanding
The author’s tips on improving your sanding technique are applicable whether you are sanding by hand or using a random orbit sander. When you use these techniques, it will be easy to see — and get rid of — your previous sanding scratches. (And you’ll know when to stop!)
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Favorite Finishing Recipes
Rob offers a new Rockler Skill Builder video series on easy finishes and wonders what your favorite finishing options are.
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PROJECT: Weathered Wood Shelf
A weathered wood look and industrial “hardware” accents help this project hit the sweet spot of furniture design trends.
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Reproducing Faux Fan Pattern?
While stripping paint from the wood around my fireplace, I inadvertently removed some of the original faux fan grain pattern. How do I repair it?
