Why is wood brown?
Before diving into staining and dying wood, Mike Mascelli teaches us about the history of coloring wood.
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Comparing Linseed Oil & Tung Oil
The two commonly available pure oil finishes that can be used on furniture and woodwork with decent results because they cure – that is, turn from a liquid to a soft solid – are linseed oil and tung oil. There …
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A recipe for a flavorless, durable, food-safe finish
Plan to eat or drink out of your woodenware? Use thinned tung oil.
Read moreOutdoor Finishing
When I was a kid, my dad made a pair of Adirondack chairs that sat out front of the old farmhouse I grew up in. Looking back, they added a quaintness to the house. They were attractive pieces, but in …
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Exterior Oil Finishes
Easy to use and maintain, they keep outdoor wood furniture looking like new. You’ve spent the winter building a set of cedar Adirondack chairs; or maybe you’ve purchased a teak garden bench. You love the look of natural wood and …
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