A second look at frequently asked questions in finishing

Finishing is kind of like playing ball in the house. Can you fix it when you throw too hard?

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Your Favorite Finishes and Why

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Readers share their favorite wood finishes, why they use them and in what circumstances.

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Premeasured Shellac

American Woodworker Editors AW157, Finishing, Shellac, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

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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Stories from Grandpa’s Workshop: Past Its Expiration Date

Highland Staff All, Featured Products, Finishing, new wood finishing book, Safety, Shellac, wood finishing, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Tips

For the March 2022 issue of Wood News Online, Bob Rummer discusses the shelf life of wood finishing products and offers some tips and advice: When we are tempted to use old finishes, I think several factors come into play. Sometimes we don’t really know how old our finish may be. When I look at […]

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Brushing Shellac

Mitch Kohanek April 2021 #258, Finishing, Finishing Techniques, Shellac

Apply this Classic Finish Like a Pro If you aren’t brushing shellac, it’s either because you’ve never tried it or you’ve had a bad experience. Let’s see if I can change that. The number one reason people abandon shellac …
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