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Finishing & Sanding

Sanding and finishing can become less tedious by using a few of these simple tricks.


Great Color With Water-Based Dyes

Great Color With Water-Based Dyes

This easy-to-use product is the secret to achieving a rich, vibrant, and natural-looking color on your next project. Read More

Spraying Water-Based Finish

Spraying Water-Based Finish

This unbeatable finishing combination guarantees top-notch results with an absolute minimum of time and effort. Read More

Working With Workbench Grippers

Working With Workbench Grippers

Find out how these handy accessories make everyday shop tasks go a little more smoothly. Read More

Choosing A Belt Sander

Choosing A Belt Sander

Here are the key features and capabilities to look for when it’s time to buy or upgrade this essential shop … Read More

Rubbing Out A High-Gloss Finish

Rubbing Out A High-Gloss Finish

Getting a professional-quality, mirror finish is just a matter of using the right fi nishing products, techniques, and a little … Read More

A Close Look At Sandpaper

A Close Look At Sandpaper

The key to choosing the right sandpaper is matching the type of abrasive to the task at hand. Read More

Brush Care Basics: Cleaning A Brush

Brush Care Basics: Cleaning A Brush

With just a little effort, you can ensure that your fi nishing brushes are always at their best. Read More

Using Penetrating Oil Finishes

Using Penetrating Oil Finishes

A perfect balance between ease of application, appearance, and protection makes penetrating oil a standby for many woodworkers. Read More

Better Color With Glazes

Better Color With Glazes

Deeper, richer, more natural color on your project — that’s the big benefit offered by the simple technique of glazing. Read More

4 Easy Steps For Perfect Surface Prep

4 Easy Steps For Perfect Surface Prep

One of the keys to a top-notch fi nish is to start with a well-prepared “canvas.” I stick to a … Read More

Choosing Drawer Liners

Choosing Drawer Liners

Whether you’re storing tools or protecting fine jewelry, you have a lot of materials to choose from when lining drawers. Read More

Choosing & Using Finish Removers

Choosing & Using Finish Removers

It’s no fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. If a finish has to come off, using the right stripper and approach … Read More

A Guide To Choosing The Best Finish

A Guide To Choosing The Best Finish

Once you know what each type of fi nish brings to the table, making the right choice gets a whole … Read More

Tips For Finishing Poplar

Tips For Finishing Poplar

Here’s the secret to making this low-cost wood look like its expensive cousin cherry. Read More

Working With Milk Paint

Working With Milk Paint

This centuries-old favorite is just the ticket for lending and authentic look to distressed pieces and reproduction furniture. Read More