Woodworking

If you've purchased some "naked" furniture or if you have stripped the previous finish from a piece, here are some guidelines that will help you. Preparation or "lack of", will...

Properly varnishing wood furniture is an important step in protecting wood and avoiding future complications, but many people are not aware of the necessary steps to varnish a wood surface.

Whether it's a table top, a musical instrument, a piece of furniture, or any other wooden object, getting a quality high gloss finish can be difficult. Follow these steps to get your on your way...

Staining can transform ordinary wood into masterpieces. Of course, staining techniques are different for different products. Some require application with a soft cloth; others recommend a brush....

It is essential to sand your wood perfectly before applying any finish.

The art of blending in is learned in military tactics, hunting expeditions and comes naturally to many animals in their native surroundings. To the furniture restorer, it is an art to be learned...

Good veneer can make even a mediocre piece of furniture look desirable and chipped or broken veneer can make a good piece of furniture look as if it is ready for a yard sale.Several different...

Refinishing old or used furniture is a hobby that many people enjoy. When refinishing wood with an open-grain, it's important to fill in the grain before staining or painting. Oak and mahogany are...

A good lacquer finish brings out the rich depth and inner beauty of a piece of wood in ways that other clear finishes simply cannot match. When finishing fine or expensive pieces of furniture...

The end grain on wood is the end of the wood that you cut. It's usually rougher than the flat surface of the wood and has different requirement to make it smooth and marble-like in appearance....

Once you've picked the correct type of wood glue for your specific project, it's time to apply the glue. Check your glue label for the curing and setting time. Setting time is how long it takes to...

Sandpaper grit or grain is the number of abrasive particles per square inch of material. There are many choices in grit numbers. Your project will dictate what sandpaper is needed. Here's how to...