Wood finishing is an art, but anyone with the right instruction can apply an excellent looking finish. Here you will find tips, techniques, and how-to articles on applying a world class finish.
This is Finishing With Danish Oil Part Two. The video covers using Arm-R-Seal to top coat a Danish Oil Finish. Danish Oil itself is not an extremely protective finish. It’s beautiful, but does not have the protection that a film does. Adding a top coat of varnish creates a protective layer, and adds a glossier … Read More
There is a huge movement right now of clients and craftsmen alike that want an older look to their pieces. Knowing a few techniques for how to make wood look old can help broaden your skill set. It is also addicting, because a well textured piece of wood with the right combination of stains can … Read More
Danish Oil is a great wood finish, and can be applied by hand. Since this is a wipe on finish, there is no need for any spray equipment. Finishing with Danish Oil is done with a cloth, which is used to wipe the finish on the wood. When dry, another coat or more can be added. … Read More
Tru-Oil makes an excellent wood finisher out of anyone, is inexpensive, and can be used on almost any wooden project. This is a hand applied finish, so finishing with tru-oil does not require any fancy equipment. This video shows how to apply tru-oil, and how to create a beautiful finish quickly. If you want to learn … Read More
My favorite kind of wood stains are dye stains, and for a number of reasons. Dye stains can be mixed together to create custom colors, they color the wood with great saturation, and they are very easy to mix and use. There are a few things however that can help when working with dyes for … Read More
This board was one of my very first test pieces for the French Polishing process, and it has an extremely high gloss. The reflection on the wood is from the desk lamp that is positioned above it, and you can see the shape of the light bulb easily. This was after several coats. French polishing … Read More
Tru-Oil from Birchwood Casey is my absolute favorite wood finish. Not only does it enhance the natural beauty of wood, but it is also extremely easy to apply. This is what has made it my go-to finish for a very long time. Everything from smaller projects to medium sized applications like guitars, Tru-Oil delivers. How … Read More
Wood finishing can be a little tough to learn as a new woodworker, mainly because there is just so much information out there. Thankfully, there are easy ways to learn wood finishing without spending a lot of time. This guide will show you just that, and you will be finishing your projects with confidence in … Read More
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