by The Wood Craftsman | Jun 1, 2019 | Wood Finishes
If you learn how to stain wood, it will open lots of avenues for you as a do-it-yourself. When constructing new furniture, a new world of color possibilities will open up. Restoring old furniture can include accenting the beauty of wood grains. Reusing existing...
by The Wood Craftsman | Mar 9, 2018 | About Wood, Wood Finishes
A solid finish is a cherry on top of that special woodworking project. It provides a workpiece with that sleek look that you would certainly miss if it were not there. Danish oil is one particular type of wood finishing oil that you should seriously consider using on...
by The Wood Craftsman | Feb 17, 2018 | About Wood, Wood Finishes, Woodworking Plans
One of the last steps of woodworking, or refinishing a wood surface, is hand sanding. This technique provides the smoothest surface and the best finish for small pieces, pieces with lots of angles or curves, or delicate antique furniture. It’s also best for smoothing...
by The Wood Craftsman | Feb 17, 2018 | About Wood, Wood Finishes
Finishing or refinishing a piece of wood furniture is an easy project for just about everyone. It requires minimal tools and knowledge about woodworking. Unfortunately, not enough people research the different types of finish before embarking on their project. (What...
by The Wood Craftsman | Feb 17, 2018 | About Wood, Wood Finishes
Adding a finish like wood varnish is essential for improving the durability of any wood piece. It seems simple, right? Just paint it on. Not so fast, there are a few things you should know about how to varnish wood (and how to remove varnish from wood) before popping...
