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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...

The Maple Problem Every Finisher Knows Maple looks beautiful in the lumber rack. Clean, tight grain. Creamy white color with those subtle figure patterns catching...

What Is Tung Oil? Tung oil is a drying oil extracted from the seeds of the tung tree, native to China and South America. It...

What Makes Danish Oil Different Danish oil is a blend of oil, varnish, and thinner designed to combine the easy application of oil finishes with...