Finishing
Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish
Updated on July 21st, 2022
If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading
Finishing
INTERIOR WOOD FINISHING: Watch a Video From My Online Course
Published on June 24th, 2022
In a few weeks my new online, instructor-led course will be launching – MASTERING BASIC WOOD FINISHES In it I teach...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets
Published on June 3rd, 2022
I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 35+ years, and I can tell you all kinds of ways to waste...Continue Reading
Workshop
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The #1 Most Important Wood Finish...
Updated on May 6th, 2022
Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you need to take to achieve a smooth, interior wood...Continue Reading
Finishing
WATERBASED URETHANE: Here’s How to Apply It Properly
Updated on April 16th, 2022
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
SANDING CABINET FACE FRAMES: Video Tutorial Shows the Ri...
Updated on March 26th, 2022
Face frames are cabinet parts that surround door and drawer openings, and sanding them so the joints are smooth and...Continue Reading
Finishing
SPRAY PAINT PLUS: See How Larger Can Size and Fan Spray ...
Published on June 25th, 2021
Cans of spray paint are great, but have you ever wished for something with more power to cover larger areas Watch the...Continue Reading
Article
Coloured Oils Offer Easier & Longer Lasting Wood Fi...
Updated on May 29th, 2021
Coloured oils are the best kept secret of the wood finishing world, and the less you know about wood finishing the more...Continue Reading
Article
SPRAYING POLYURETHANE: Critter High-Pressure Sprayer Review
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 2Oct2020: You're probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you're interested in finishing wood well,...Continue Reading
Article
How to Finish a Wooden Table Top
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week’s video episode learn how to remove an existing tabletop finishing with a belt sander avoid...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Knot Stains ...
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Q: "How can I stop knots from bleeding through after painting The knots are hidden at first, but eventually...Continue Reading
Finishing
GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast, Beautifu...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 27Mar2020: Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood I know because of all...Continue Reading