Page 10 - Sanding and Finishing Projects

  1. Accentuating Tap Holes in Maple Veneer?

    Accentuating Tap Holes in Maple Veneer?

    What's a good filler for maple wood that came with a tap hole?
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  2. How Do I Fix a Sticky Table Finish?

    How Do I Fix a Sticky Table Finish?

    How do you remove a sticky feeling finish from a tabletop?
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  3. How to Add Unique Textures to Finishes

    How to Add Unique Textures to Finishes

    Although we typically strive to make both our wood and finish surfaces smooth, adding texture intentionally can be quite interesting.
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  4. How Should I Finish My Cedar Vanity?

    How Should I Finish My Cedar Vanity?

    I have constructed a vanity made entirely from aromatic cedar and would like to apply a finish to the outside.
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  5. Finishing Outdoor Furniture

    Finishing Outdoor Furniture

    What's the difference between interior and exterior varnish? The answer may surprise you.
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  6. Working with Oil Varnish

    Working with Oil Varnish

    Originally, the word "varnish" meant a mixture of natural resin and drying oil. Today's oil varnishes usually contain synthetic resin, but like their ancestors, they're durable, beautiful and easy to apply.
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  7. Glazing with Aerosols

    Glazing with Aerosols

    You can now buy ready-to-spray glazing stain in aerosol cans, and that it is available in two formulations: one for wet glazing and one for "breakaway" or dry glazing. Let's look at what those are, how to use them, and how they can add character to our finishes.
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  8. Avoid Finishing Disasters

    Avoid Finishing Disasters

    Steer clear of finishing frustration on projects with a tight deadline by putting these practices from expert Michael Dresdner into place.
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  9. Using a Nearly Natural Finish

    Using a Nearly Natural Finish

    Our finishing expert demonstrates some great tricks to make your inexpensive wood look high-class.
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  10. Six Spray Finish Slip-ups: How to Avoid Them

    Six Spray Finish Slip-ups: How to Avoid Them

    Train yourself in the proper techniques, materials and equipment to avoid (and fix) mistakes.
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  11. How to Repair Wood Dings, Dents, Flaws and Knots

    How to Repair Wood Dings, Dents, Flaws and Knots

    How to get rid of these small problems, before they become big ones.
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