Choosing an Exterior Coating
Five different types of protection exist. Here’s a guide to choosing the best one for your project.
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Category Archives: Finishing
Finishing issues in woodworking
Your shop and your high school chemistry class are more alike than you’d think.
Read moreSlippery Paraffin
With all the high-tech, expensive tools in my shop, I still find a dozen uses for a simple, inexpensive hunk of paraffin wax. I use it anywhere I need lubrication to slide material: the tops of my tablesaw, router table …
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Chalkboard eraser makes a versatile sanding block
The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.
Read morePremeasured Shellac
Shellac is a mainstay in my shop, both as a sealer and as a finish. I mix my shellac from flakes and usually go with a 1 lb. cut, which is ideal for brushing ultra-smooth coats. I used to measure …
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