Sanding and Finishing Projects

  1. green wood finishing for the environment

    Green Wood Finishing Products

    As environmental sciences get more sophisticated, woodworkers are starting to pay more attention to what finishes they use and what effect they have on the environment.Green is a popular term these days, used to mean any thing or process that
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  2. Pro-Quality Dust Extractor

    Pro-Quality Dust Extractor

    Packed with features, one of the best portable vacuums for your workshop is the Dust Right Tool-Activated HEPA Dust Extractor. 
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  3. options for applying finish

    How to Apply 6 Simple Wood Finishes

    Creating a flawless finish can be intimidating. Take the mystery out of wood finishing and avoid costly and frustrating mistakes, we'll show you how.
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  4. glue smudges on wood

    Are Glue Smears Really a Problem for Finishing?

    If glue is smearing and filling in pores, how can you properly apply a stain?
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  5. A Guide To Festool Abrasives For Woodworking

    A Guide To Festool Abrasives For Woodworking

    What is the best Festool sandpaper for your woodworking projects?
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  6. Get More From Your Sandpaper

    Get More From Your Sandpaper

    Innovative sandpaper technology lets you sand more parts per disc, with less dust, boosting productivity and cleanliness. 
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  7. Red stained wood piano turning Brown

    Why Did Red Stain Turn Brown?

    Customer Asks: I refinished an organ project using red mahogany oil stain. It kept that nice red finish color for at least six years, then the red turned brown. Why?
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  8. General Finishes Dead Flat

    General Finishes Dead Flat

    New water-based polyurethane topcoat adds protection to bare or painted wood without imparting color or altering sheen.
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  9. Creating a Super-Smooth Painted Surface?

    Creating a Super-Smooth Painted Surface?

    Our finishing expert and publisher agree that meticulous prep work is key to achieving “glassy smooth” with paint.!
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  10. Creating an Enduring Finish

    Creating an Enduring Finish

    Picking the "right" finish for your most recent woodworking triumph may seem like a daunting task, given the confusing array of choices.
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  11. Are Old Cabinets Worth Refacing?

    Are Old Cabinets Worth Refacing?

    Fresh veneer can give old cabinet carcasses in good repair a welcomed facelift.
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