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Shaker Candle Stand: An Oil and Varnish Finish

November 5, 2020

To complete the project, add a beautiful hand-rubbed finish with oil and varnish.
Upholsterer’s tool kit or treasure chest?

September 4, 2020

While visiting a local tag sale, professional upholsterer Michael Mascelli came across one worker's complete upholstery tool kit from the early 20th century.
STL223: Mike Mascelli knows more about finishing than you do

August 28, 2020

Mike Mascelli wows Bob Van Dyke and Mike Pekovich answering listener questions in this (mostly) finishing-centric episode.
Time-Tested Finishes that Just Work

August 24, 2020

Megan Fitzpatrick prefers finishes that are easy, fast, and foolproof. In her experience, these six check all three boxes.
Gilding 101: Finishing with Real Gold

August 21, 2020

Frame maker Barrie Bryant gives a glimpse into the gilding process and the tools and techniques he uses to create his beautiful gilded frames.
How to Weave a Seat with Danish Cord

July 14, 2020

When he makes chairs, David Johnson blends the best techniques learned in a career studying and restoring chairs with woven seats.
Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Weft Pattern of the Seat

July 14, 2020

Fill in the left-to-right weave, or weft pattern, of the woven Danish cord seat.
Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Warp Pattern of the Seat

July 14, 2020

The Danish cord seat begins to take shape as you work on the warp structure, which runs from front to back.
Q&A: Sanding to 500 grit

June 4, 2020

One reader asks Chris Becksvoort if sanding too fine will interfere with finishing.
Workshop Tip: Reverse your rubber sanding block for curves

May 5, 2020

The curved back of a regular sanding block makes a great tool for smoothing concave surfaces.

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