Finishing
SANDING WOOD: See Four Kinds of Sanders and How They Wor...
Published on February 3rd, 2023
Everyone likes silky-smooth wood surfaces, and sanders devoted to making this happen are now much better and more...Continue Reading
Finishing
CHALKED PAINT: Delivers Classic Looks, Enduring Beauty &...
Updated on January 27th, 2023
Want to create an attractive, distressed finish on furniture and interior woodwork Chalked paint is one of the most...Continue Reading
Finishing
ABRASIVES GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Wor...
Published on December 30th, 2022
If you're into woodworking or home improvements, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made...Continue Reading
Finishing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Use Olive Oil to Fini...
Published on November 25th, 2022
Here's a question I got by email from JT She writes: Reading Time = 1 1/2 minutes Video Watch Time = 5...Continue Reading
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
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