Does Cedar Stain Well?
We recently wrote an article about painting cedar wood white. While we wonder why anyone would want to since cedar …
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How To Treat Untreated Wood For Outdoor Use
When spring rolls around, and we begin thinking about outdoor projects – gardens, fences, wooden furniture, decks, patios, pergolas – …
Can You Stain Wood Without Sanding?
A lawyer friend of mine once told me most of his clients had as their first question, “Can I be …
Can You Use Oil Based Polyurethane Over Water Based Stain
Oil and water are two liquids that do not mix together. This is because they have different chemical properties. Water …
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Can You Stain Over Shellac?
When we began our woodworking hobby, we assumed there was a generally accepted order in which our project was to …
How Long Does Teak Oil Take To Dry?
Teak wood is a good choice for outdoor furniture, as you probably know. You might even have a piece or …
Will Water-Based Polyurethane Yellow?
We all have a pretty good idea of the value of a topcoat on our stained projects. Stains will enhance …
How To Apply Polyurethane To Wood: Tips And Tricks For A Smooth Finish
Chances are you’ve used polyurethane as a topcoat for at least some of your woodworking projects. Chances are, too, you …
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Does Tung Oil Go Bad?
We like oil finishes on our woodworking projects. They create a beautiful finish, accentuate grains, and offer great protection for …
Polyurethane vs Varnish: Which Is The Better Finish For Woodworking?
We all want our woodworking projects to turn out well and seek a professional appearance when completed. Accurate cuts, solid …
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Choosing The Right Polyurethane For Your Woodworking Project
We know it to be a durable finish on our woodworking projects, and we’ve all likely used it in our …
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What Finish To Use For Wooden Coasters?
Reaching the point in a woodworking project where a decision needs to be made means we’ve chosen our wood, cut …
Vinegar Steel Wool Stain Is Not Working. What Now?
We woodworkers make all sorts of things to work within our shop, from jigs to fences, to all sorts of …
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Can You Put Polyurethane Over Polycrylic?
If you have any questions about polyurethane, we’re pretty sure you’ll find something helpful on the subject simply by searching …
Does Tung Oil Finish Darken Wood?
We’ve moved away from wood stains, both water-based and oil-based stains, for our woodworking projects and graduated to drying oils. …
How To Dispose of Linseed Oil Rags Safely
Littering is a crime and carries a financial penalty if caught. While that is pretty bad, it’s not as bad …
How Many Coats Of Lacquer Should I Apply?
There are so many ways to finish a woodworking project, and we’ve written about a number of them on these …
Should You Sand Between Coats of Stain?
Even we woodworking hobbyists want our projects to have a professional look when we’re done. We want the corners to …