Best Finish for Spalted Woods - FineWoodworking
2010年4月8日 · After the glue has dried, sand the wood. Spalted wood is more easily scratched by sandpaper, so sand up to P600 grit. Finally, if you want a clear, non-yellowing topcoat, use …
Using Alder - FineWoodworking
2002年5月9日 · The use of Alder for smoking on the grill is better than the use of it for furniture. The weakness I have encountered is the wood doesnt wear well. I have made a dressor for …
Ebonizing Wood with Steel Wool and Vinegar - FineWoodworking
2019年3月27日 · Ebonizing wood is a wonderful way to create a dark, graphic look that emphasizes the form of a piece. The steel wool and vinegar recipe I use gives depth and …
Staining Alder - FineWoodworking
2005年3月10日 · This deepens the color and brings out the grain in the wood. You can alter your technique to get different degrees of opacity, but what I have described above gives a clear, …
Three Steps to a Flawless Painted Finish - FineWoodworking
Because the wood will be hidden under paint, it doesn’t make sense to use expensive furniture-grade hardwoods, such as oak, ash, walnut, and mahogany. Poplar, medium-density …
FINISHING EXTERIOR DOORS - FineWoodworking
2005年7月26日 · Someone reminded them of how they turned all that #2 Pine into "Knotty Pine Paneling" with Carleton Varney et al in the '50's, and they hired designers and photographed …
How best to finish Butternut? - FineWoodworking
2003年5月6日 · The quality of finish you can apply to this wood is impacted by it's tendency to fuzz up and its occasionally uneven porosity. For these reasons, I've always opted for a deep, …
Making maple look like cherry - FineWoodworking
2002年1月23日 · It's a thin paint similar to the toners and glazes mentioned earlier. You can make your own pigment stains from cans of paint. Just thin down the colour you choose with a …
The Clearest of Finishes - FineWoodworking
Finishing expert Peter Gedrys selected three popular finishes that are known for their clarity: water-based finishes, clear shellac, and a solvent-based lacquer. He explains the pros and …
Natural alder exterior doors - FineWoodworking
2020年11月29日 · Alder (alnus rubra) is not a durable or a strong wood and seems unsuitable for exterior doors. On the other hand, it's said to be quite porous, so should take a finish well; and …