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I spent probably my first two years of finishing using nothing but spray cans and disposable brushes because the idea of actually learning proper brush...

Choosing a wood finish has gotten complicated with all the options flying around at the hardware store. As someone who ruined more projects than I...

Choosing a finish application method has gotten complicated with all the gear reviews and conflicting opinions flying around. As someone who’s brushed, wiped, sprayed, and...

Mixing custom stain colors sounds intimidating, but it’s simpler than most woodworkers expect. Here’s a quick primer on getting exactly the color you want. Start...

Dealing with dust nibs in finishes has gotten complicated with all the miracle products and conflicting methods flying around. As someone who’s battled dust in...

The Damage Everyone Dreads You set a cold glass on your grandmother’s mahogany table for thirty seconds. When you pick it up, a perfect white...

The Refinisher’s Nightmare Scenario A client brings you an antique dresser. One drawer front has water damage—finish completely destroyed in a six-inch circle. The rest...

Setting up a woodworking shop has gotten complicated with all the tool reviews and “dream shop” builds flying around on social media. As someone who’s...

Hand tool woodworking has gotten complicated with all the gear debates, technique arguments, and “you need this vintage plane” videos flying around. As someone who’s...

The Client’s Impossible Request The call came on a Tuesday. A homeowner needed three new dining chairs to match a set her grandmother had purchased...