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Your Favorite Finishes and Why
Readers share their favorite wood finishes, why they use them and in what circumstances.
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Five Quick and Easy Woodturning Finishes
Whether you’re finishing spindles, bowls or treenware, here are some topcoat options you may have on hand already.
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Wagner Control Pro™ 130 Sprayer
All-in-one painting system will spray unthinned latex or oil-based paint, stain and primer with up to 55 percent less overspray.
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Using Shellac Inside and Outside of a Project?
Shellac has a place on a dresser. Our expert examines whether that place is in the drawer interiors, or on the dresser top.
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Applying Oil Finishes and Varnishes on Wood
Oil finishes: an eco-friendly option that’s easy to apply. Both true oils and varnishes are simple to use and make for a beautiful finish.
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Stain Pad: New Applicator Solves Old Problems
Old rags, brushes and foam pads all come up short for applying wood stain and finish, inventor argues, compared with his microfiber composite sponge pads.
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Best Coffee Table Finish?
I’ve seen olive oil used as a wood finish on YouTube. Is that a good option for my coffee table project, or are there better choices?
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Best Finish for a Maple Tabletop Overlay?
Is a wipe-on finish the best choice for my roughsawn maple tabletop overlay?
