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Polishing Out Polyurethane Hand-rubbing a polyurethane finish with fine sandpaper or pumice can overcome poly's "plastic" or "removed" look, and bring back some of the wood's natural tone. October 19, 2005
Accentuating the Grain when Finishing Maple A light blond shellac applied under a clear waterborne coating will help pop the grain and bring out the character of Maple. May 7, 2007
Lacquer Versus Polyurethane A question about lacquer and polyurethane drying times ends with a neat explanation of the differing ways in which waterborne and solventborne finishes dry and cure. July 14, 2010
Gluing Painted Glass to Wood or MDF Woodworkers discuss colored coatings for glass, and adhesives that will reliably fasten the coated glass to a wood fiber substrate.July 12, 2012
Finish for an Ipe Countertop Ipe is such a troublesome wood to work and finish that these pros suggest using a different wood for an indoor project. August 26, 2006
Advice on Spraying Latex Paint Success with latex acrylic paints requires an appropriate spraygun setup and a lot of fiddling with the variables. July 11, 2013
Which finish to use? Various options for topcoats, and what specific problems each can help to solve. March 20, 2001
Best Finish for Bar Top? Finishers discuss the options for a bar top, considering durability and the ability to apply on site. February 15, 2009
Low-Tech Finish for Wood Turnings Shellac and a spar varnish dip are two suggestions for a shop with minimal capabilities. January 4, 2014
False Mullions for Glass Cabinet Doors Mullions laid over full-size glass doors are a tricky detail. Here are some tips on shaping, joining and attaching the pieces. December 30, 2005
Glossy Finish for Purpleheart A musical instrument maker gets advice on pore-filling glossy finishes that impede UV and oxidation color changes in exotic hardwoods. July 3, 2008
Urethane over Spar Varnish Hard urethanes won't last over a soft spar varnish finish. Instead, strip first, then refinish. September 11, 2006
Closed Grain Finish A finisher needs an efficient way to fill grain for spray finishes on exotic veneers. Suggestions include grain filler and an innovative mixing setup for his spray equipment. April 30, 2006
Exterminating Insects in Furniture A table built from old wood previously stored in a barn now has "old house borers." The solutions are fumigation or heat. March 13, 2007
Finishing Cost (In-House Versus Contracted Out) A cabinetmaker wonders why bids he gets to finish cabinets don't match his own cost to do the work himself. The question sets off a long discussion of cost, value, markets, and business strategies. May 17, 2010
Replicating a Finish Color Same stain brand and color, different result: what's up with that? Advice for a new finisher on getting the color he wants. August 29, 2014
Using Lyptus Here's a detailed thread on woodworker experiences using Lyptus wood. April 20, 2008
Badly Streaking Stain Job For everyone's amusement — here is a horrendously bad finish job. June 4, 2012
A Hard Bar Finish for Soft Wood No finish will make a soft wood hard. But for a redwood bar top, some finishers suggest a penetrating epoxy. August 21, 2006
Matching a "Ginger" Glaze A simple schedule using clear vinyl sealer and wipe-on Burnt Umber glaze can provide this requested match. June 28, 2006
Considering CNC Another long thread about the realities of adding a CNC to an already well-equipped shop. April 8, 2008
Solutions for Chipping Melamine Melamine chips when you cut it, but the problem can be prevented — or at least minimized. November 10, 2006
Dealing with Equipment Distributors Here's a long, lively, and sometimes contentious thread about the middleman's role in the machinery market. April 29, 2012
Interviewing Potential Employees The interviewing, hiring, and training process lays crucial groundwork that sets the tone for sound employee management. 1998.
Shop-Built Vacuum Pod Solutions Here's a detailed discussion of making your own vacuum hold-down pods, with a side discussion on laser positioning and router control. February 19, 2013
Is a Vacuum Bed Necessary? CNC owners discuss the types of work that benefit from vacuum-table equipment, and describe other methods for holding parts down. November 8, 2007
Spoilboard Material and Vacuum Strength Variability in MDF material may result in problems with consistent vacuum hold-down. Here's advice on how to compensate. September 8, 2007
Spoilboard Choices CNC owners discuss the options for spoilboard material and dimensions. October 1, 2005
Holding Down Small Parts on a CNC Making vacuum work: details on gasket, pod, and custom spoilboard techniques for holding small workpieces down on a CNC table. February 1, 2015
Whether to Buy A Larger-Table CNC Small table sizes can be limiting. Here, CNC owners offer various reasons for investing in a 5x12 table. March 4, 2009
Spot Checking for Drill Hole Placement For high-volume production work, a simple gauge is the best way to check for consistent drilled hole location accuracy. July 13, 2010
Converting a Point to Point CNC into a Flat Table Here's a discussion of the practicalities involved in modifying a pod-and-rail point-to-point CNC with the vacuum and spoilboard flat table required for cutting parts out of large sheets of material. December 28, 2010
Spoilboard Advice for Routing CDX Plywood Holding down CDX plywood requires a strong vacuum and a good spoilboard, because of the plywood's voids and warping. August 17, 2006
Chatoyance Some woods (with some finishes) offer different looks when struck by light at different angles. Call it shimmer, moire, chatoyance, or whatever — this thread tells you all about where it comes from and how to enhance it. September 26, 2006
Efficient Drawer-Front Installation In this long, detailed discussion, cabinet pros swap techniques for attaching drawer fronts and discuss how to improve efficiency and accuracy of this fussy and time-consuming step. September 8, 2007
Finish room heating Safe systems for keeping you, your finishes and your spray equipment cozy. November 22, 2003
Tung Oil Finish Differences A discussion of the various finish types containing Tung oil and their performance differences. February 27, 2013
Coating for Walnut Restaurant Chairs Hard like two-component polyurethane, or repairable like tung oil? An extended discussion of the options for a finish that has to look top-notch, and face rough wear. May 27, 2008
What to Say When the Job's Too Small For a busy shop, "small" jobs can be an unprofitable, time-wasting distraction. But what's the best way to treat those potential customers? April 20, 2007
32mm Systems and Drawer Stretchers A discussion of the fine points of positioning and installing drawers stretchers (or "spreaders") in a 32mm Euro cab system. July 15, 2011
Finishing a Chain-Saw Carved Oak Tree Here's a one-of-a-kind challenge: finish this lighthouse sculpture, carved from a standing oak stump using a chain saw. March 29, 2008
Powderpost Beetles in Furniture Pinholes and powder are a dead giveaway of a beetle infestation. Here are some facts about the bugs and how to handle them. February 19, 2006
Oil-Sanded and Buffed Finish for a Table Top Tips on a custom furniture finish include advice on wet-sanding with natural oil to fill grain, then waxing and buffing to a high gloss. May 24, 2006
Door Warping Mystery Tall veneered-MDF cabinet doors are warping badly. Why? February 20, 2008
Drilling Long Holes in MDF An MDF shelf made of two panels glued together poses a special edge-drilling challenge. October 2, 2007
Vertical-Board Solid Wood Door Techniques Top craftsmen chime in with a diverse set of ideas and illustrations for building solid wood doors with vertical boards, in ways that can withstand wood movement and look great. March 25, 2009
Driver Choices for Confirmat Screws Experiences using battery-powered and air-powered impact drivers to drive Confirmat screws, and some thoughts on screw selection. April 18, 2006
Drying Rack Suggestions Finishers discuss the attributes of various manufactured and shop-built racks for drying freshly sprayed doors and parts. January 24, 2014
Sourcing Cabinet Hardware Pros discuss one-stop shopping for cabinet hardware from various manufacturers. August 29, 2005