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Ash grain filler and proper paint

January 18, 2009

Hello Peter, I submitted a question in Knots and got some good answers from informed folks...your thoughts?? I am looking for a smooth finish to match the new components of…
tiger maple

January 17, 2009

Dear Peter, I last wrote asking you about salvaging my frozen finishes. It tunred out that depsite 4 years of freeze-thaw cycles, all the non-water based products seem to…
grain filler for marquetry

January 13, 2009

Hi, Peter, I just finished a small table with marquetry images on the base and top. The background veneer is walnut burl, which is quite porous. I ended up using…
Baby-safe finishes

January 12, 2009

I've just finishes making a cot for an iminent new arrival in February. Can you give me advice on a safe durable finish to use, that won't take too long to dry…
POP UP GRAIN

January 11, 2009

Sir, How to pop up the Grains in wood while finishing.Thanks.
long term durability

January 9, 2009

Peter, I've read of woodworkers using tung oil followed by wax. Often used to finish chairs, but how durable is it? Will the shine come off after a year of use? …
making a pad

January 6, 2009

Please, please, please, post a video with text on how to MAKE A PAD!!! I'm right now trying to finish coffee and end table tops of figured maple using Roland…
Why Staining?

January 5, 2009

I am new to woodworking, and read a lot of woodworking magazines and online publications. One thing continues to puzzle me - why do people make something out of oak…
finishing

January 3, 2009

just noticed a can of shellac sitting on shelf . dissolved thru can what is best solvent to use to clean up/ thanks
Modified Varnish

January 3, 2009

I've heard about "modified varnish" on commercially finished cabinetry. It's supposed to be impervious to all kinds of damage, including water, alcohol, MEK, you name it. Is there any way…