Finishing
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Style Adjustment, Thanks to Paint
Would a true woodworker paint a table and then dare to tell about it?
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PROJECT: Slab “Pond” Table
A huge slab of spalted maple found its way into our shop. It had one big problem: a hole surrounded by punky wood. So we decided to find out what pouring epoxy resin was all about.
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VIDEO: How to Apply a Painted Finish on Wood
Rob Johnstone explains the best method for adding paint to a piece of raw wood.
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VIDEO: Making an Epoxy Resin Pond Table
Rob Johnstone demonstrates the full build and finish of his spalted maple slab table, including a unique epoxy pour.
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VIDEO: How to Use an HVLP Sprayer
An HVLP spray system is a great way to apply a finish. Learn the basics of using an HVLP sprayer.
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Finish Shelf Life, and How to Extend It
Learn how to store your finish, how to tell if it’s still any good and how to get rid of it when you need to.
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How to Deal with Pitchy Pine
Is there a way to not get sappy when working with resinous pine? Our expert finisher weighs in.
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VIDEO: Building a Tile-Top Plant Stand
Several techniques are demonstrated in this video, including how to use templates to cut out multiple matching parts and how to use a template to guide a piloted flush-trim router bit.
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How to Repair Scuffed Lacquer
Repairing scuffed lacquer is a task that can be frustrating. Here are a few easy tips to help ensure your success.
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Spending Less Time and Effort on Sanding
The author’s tips on improving your sanding technique are applicable whether you are sanding by hand or using a random orbit sander. When you use these techniques, it will be easy to see — and get rid of — your previous sanding scratches. (And you’ll know when to stop!)
