Exploring options for a natural-looking yet protective bartop finish.

The final details are added to the frame and we finish up by applying lacquer and teak oil.

The rocking horse project continues with pre-finishing and assembly! Yeehaa!

Sometimes, the only thing separating good woodwork from great woodwork is a little patience.

General classifications of outdoor finishes and a survey of our community’s favorites.

Review of Hand Finishing and Rubbing Out with Hendrik Varju.

The natural oils in cocobolo make it difficult to finish with an oil-based varnish.

A distressed finish results in a distressed finisher!

A test to determine if adhesion problems develop when coating waxed shellac with polyurethane.

Some basic information on antique furniture restoration by guest author Kay Davenport.

The effect of one day of sun on a cherry panel.

Learn how to keep your oil-based finishes from curing prematurely.

There is a such thing as “too much of a good thing”.

I love featuring unique stuff like this on the site. My grandpa used to own a fishing tackle store back in Jersey, so I know my way around a tackle box, although I never got into fly fishing. I did, however, pack my share of nightcrawlers! Jeff makes some beautiful reel seat inserts, but is [...]

How to prevent end grain from appearing darker than the face grain.

A little test that shows how important a film finish is when protecting furniture from spills.

Matching a finish doesn’t require a degree in chemistry!

How much bleeding to expect from water-based dyes.

Pre-finishing can make your life a LOT easier!

This Viewer Question is a little different than what we usually do. Instead of a simple question and a simple answer, this is an example of a long exchange that eventually leads to an excellent result and a happy ending. Matt is having a finishing problem and looking for some help.

Can you wash natural bristle brushes with soap and water? Bob Flexner has the answer!

I am currently repairing an old family washstand for a friend of mine and I would appreciate your input on what kind of finish to put on it that would not diminish it’s value or character.

Tips and tricks for pre-finishing casework.

The best way to achieve that deep rich mahogany finish.