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n. Good luck my friend. Matt’s reply: Thanks so much replying, and especially the same day! I thought if I heard from you at all it would take weeks! I will be placing an order for the DVD in the coming days. Meanwhile, it may be hard to answer this question without seeing the project, but...
This article was inspired by a question from Larry. He writes: I have a question about a damaged finish on antique furniture. My wife’s cousin was cleaning her house and her 3 year old daughter was “helping”. Isabel, the helpful little youngster, sprayed Windex on a number of h...
7;t think you can go wrong with any of the above finishes. Good luck! And here is Mathew’s finished project: I finished the project a couple of weeks ago for my cousin’s wedding gift. It is a chest made of maple and cherry. When it came down to the finish, I used a mix of 50/50 bullse...
This video is an accompaniment to my column in the April 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. The article serves as a general review of common woodworking glues and when to use them. The video, however, focuses specifically on urea resin glues. These glues definitely have their advantages:...
This article was inspired by a question from Jeremy. He writes: I am about to get started on a set of bookcases made out of MDF. I propose to paint the bookcases white. I will probably use a nitrocellulose lacquer and apply it with a spray gun to get a high gloss finish. The last time I did some...
e classic cutting board finish. Use whatever floats your boat. Personally, I have had great success with my method and will continue to use it. The feedback from other folks who have tried it has been great as well. I think its safer, easier, and looks better. Of course my results are not backe...
Again?!?! Every time Woodworker’s Safety Week rolls around, I can count on at least a few folks saying, “Haven’t we covered everything already?!” Yeah, I’m talking about you Shannon. Ha! Honestly though, it is a valid question. After all, how many times can we talk abo...
s on your hands, here’s what I recommend. The first thing you can do is simply wait. In most cases, the finish will eventually cure. It can take weeks or even months, but it should get there. For most folks, this is not a reasonable time-frame. So another option would be to rub the surface dow...
This week’s question comes from Eric who asks: “I’ve got a finishing question….I bet you get tired of hearing that! I have your Go-To Finish DVD and it is definitely top-notch…excellent work. I have started using the Arm-R-Seal and I agree that it is a great product. M...
et chest usually have? Have I gone too far and does finishing really have to be this complex to get a piece to look better than amateur? Any and all feedback will be well-received. Be brutal. The FoolProof Folly “Fool-Proof Finish” eh? Well, that’s just one of those silly terms...
A few weeks ago, I got my hands on some of General Finishes new Wood Turners Finish. Its a waterborne product derived from their Enduro-Var line (as I understand it), but it is specifically formulated for turnings. The product can be wiped on or sprayed and is supposed to provide a warm oil-like to...
all judging is being done by your peers.Our first voicemail was from Patrick. His question was on blade maintenance. The second was from Larry with a feedback comment on protecting tool surfaces. He had really good success using Topcoat by Bostick. With our emails we received a follow up on wood to...