Can You Stain Mango Wood?

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Matt Hagens

We’re so lucky to have so many different kinds of woods available to us to work within our shop.  Supply chains have recovered somewhat from the disarray caused by the COVID pandemic, and lumber yards and specialty wood shops both …

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Will Water-Based Polyurethane Yellow?

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Matt Hagens

We all have a pretty good idea of the value of a topcoat on our stained projects.  Stains will enhance the wood’s appearance and grain and provide color to the wood. However, stains offer no protection to the wood.   Key …

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Does Tung Oil Go Bad?

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Matt Hagens

We like oil finishes on our woodworking projects.  They create a beautiful finish, accentuate grains, and offer great protection for the wood surface. There are a variety of oils that work well on wood, and we’ve written about some of …

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Can You Stain MDF?

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Matt Hagens

Everything today has an acronym, and they have become a part of the English lexicon in everyday use now.  You probably use some of them, too, at the least when you are using a messaging app on your phone.  LOL, …

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How To Get A High Gloss Finish On Wood

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Matt Hagens

I now tend more to oil finishes for our woodworking projects; there is something to be said for a high-gloss finish.  It adds a wonderful air of elegance to wood and adds depth and quality to its appearance. QUICK ANSWER: …

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How To Remove Danish Oil From Wood

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Matt Hagens

We like wood oil finishes, and have moved in their direction for our finish of choice and away from some of the other popular finishes like polyurethane, shellac, and varnish. We like wiping the oil on and in, and we …

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Does Tung Oil Finish Darken Wood?

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Matt Hagens

We’ve moved away from wood stains, both water-based and oil-based stains, for our woodworking projects and graduated to drying oils.  We love the look and the feel, and we enjoy the cloth rub to apply it to the wood. There’s …

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How Many Coats Of Lacquer Should I Apply?

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Matt Hagens

When applying lacquer to wood, the number of coats required varies based on the wood type, application method, and the working environment. Typically, you should anticipate applying at least 3 to 5 coats for brush applications and 6 to 9 …

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Should You Sand Between Coats of Stain?

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Matt Hagens

Even we woodworking hobbyists want our projects to have a professional look when we’re done. We want the corners to be square; we want the tables to be level; we want the finish to be even and blotch-free; and we …

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Is Tung Oil Food Safe On Wood?

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Matt Hagens

We were discussing finishes the other day with a friend, a fellow woodworking hobbyist, and in particular, our current preferences.  We talked about stains and topcoats and such, finish products we’ve both used in the past, and we found we’d …

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