Techniques

You sanded the pine perfectly, wiped it down, brushed on a coat of stain — and now every other board has dark blotchy patches that...

You are looking at sander listings and the names make no sense. “Finish sander.” “Sheet sander.” “Palm sander.” “Random orbital sander.” Four names that sound...

I’ve been routing wood for about fifteen years now, and I still remember staring at the wall of routers at my local Woodcraft, completely lost....

The Basics of Hardwax Finish for Wood Flooring Hardwax finish is gaining popularity among homeowners and professionals for wood flooring. This finish provides a durable

Understanding Food Safe Finishes Applying a finish to a wooden surface that will touch food raises important considera

Understanding Wood Finish for Outdoor Use has grown more complex with the options and conflicting advice flying around. As someone who has spent years working...

How to Finish Poplar Wood has gotten less clear-cut with all the options and conflicting advice flying around. As someone who has spent years working...

Look, I have Ruined More Cutting Boards Than I Would Like to Admit has started getting harder to follow with all the options and conflicting...

What Makes Poplar Tricky has turned into a moving target with all the options and conflicting advice flying around. As someone who has spent years...

Understanding the Best Wood Finish for Outdoor Furniture Outdoor furniture needs protection. The elements are relentless. Rain, sun, and wind can damage wood. Finishing protects...