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Exploring options for a natural-looking yet protective bartop finish.

Natural Looking Bartop Finish

January 27, 2012

Exploring options for a natural-looking yet protective bartop finish. →

General classifications of outdoor finishes and a survey of our community's favorites.

Pondering Outdoor Finishes

August 4, 2011

General classifications of outdoor finishes and a survey of our community's favorites. →

The natural oils in cocobolo make it difficult to finish with an oil-based varnish.

Finishing Oily Woods

March 27, 2011

The natural oils in cocobolo make it difficult to finish with an oil-based varnish. →

A distressed finish results in a distressed finisher!

Distressed Painted Finish - Advent Calendar

November 14, 2010

A distressed finish results in a distressed finisher! →

Antique Furniture Restoration

August 13, 2010 by Guest

Some basic information on antique furniture restoration by guest author Kay Davenport. →

The effect of one day of sun on a cherry panel.

The Power of the Sun

June 30, 2010

The effect of one day of sun on a cherry panel. →

Learn how to keep your oil-based finishes from curing prematurely.

The Secret to a Long Shelf Life

June 8, 2010

Learn how to keep your oil-based finishes from curing prematurely. →

How to prevent end grain from appearing darker than the face grain.

How to Finish End Grain

November 16, 2009

How to prevent end grain from appearing darker than the face grain. →

A little test that shows how important a film finish is when protecting furniture from spills.

The Difference a Film Makes

November 12, 2009

A little test that shows how important a film finish is when protecting furniture from spills. →

Matching a finish doesn't require a degree in chemistry!

Matching Color the Easy Way

October 19, 2009

Matching a finish doesn't require a degree in chemistry! →

How much bleeding to expect from water-based dyes.

Water-Based Dyes and Pinned Tenons

October 13, 2009

How much bleeding to expect from water-based dyes. →

This Viewer Question is a little different than what we usually do. Instead of a simple question and a simple answer, this is an example of a long exchange that eventually leads to an excellent result and a happy ending. Matt is having a finishing problem and looking for some help.

How to Finish Without Streaks?

August 24, 2009

This Viewer Question is a little different than what we usually do. Instead of a simple question and a simple answer, this is an example of a long exchange that eventually leads to an excellent result and a happy ending. Matt is having a finishing problem and looking for some help. →