Using A Test Board
Using a test board when working with a new finish for the first time, or a new finishing technique, is a great way to save your project from uncertainty. If …
Wood Finishing
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.
Tried and True Danish Oil
Tried and True Danish Oil is a favorite finish of mine. I like this finish in particular because it is safe for contact with food. This is a polymerized oil, …
Finishing With Danish Oil Part Two
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 …
How to Make Wood Look Old
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 …
Finishing With Danish Oil
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 …
Finishing With Tru-Oil Video
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 …
Dye Stain Tips
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 …
High Gloss French Polishing
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 …