Finishing a Raised Panel
You can achieve a flawless finish if you work in the right order Raised panels are one of the hardest pieces on a project to finish because of the tendency for finish to pool in the corners. In the photos that follow, professional finisher David ... [... more]
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WOOD FINISHING BASICS DVD WITH MICHAEL DRESDNER
 Features: Learn classic surface-prep problems and their solutions. How to recognize and remove dents and gouges. How to correctly sand wood. You will learn how to apply a wax finish and a shellac-and-was finish. Plus applying polyurethane with only a rag [... more]
$22.95
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Three Light Finishes for Maple
The lightest finish for bird's-eye maple -- one that will contrast nicely with darker woods -- is colorless, avoids the darkening effect you get with most finishes on light woods, will not yellow over time, and will keep the maple itself from ... [... more]
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Cutting Binding
The instructions also specify enough width for a French-fold or double-layer binding because it's easier to apply and adds durability. The binding for most quilts is cut on the straight grain of the fabric. Joining Applying Stitching The binding ... [... more]
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Joining
Join the strips with diagonal seams to make one continuous binding strip. Join the strips with diagonal seams to make one continuous binding strip (see Diagram 1). Trim the excess fabric, leaving 1/4" seam allowances. Press the seam allowances ... [... more]
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Stitching
Turn the binding over the edge of the quilt to the back. Hand-stitch the binding to the backing fabric, making sure to cover any machine stitching. To make mitered corners on the back, hand-stitch the binding up to a corner; fold a miter in the ... [... more]
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UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING by BOB FLEXNER
Features: Bob Flexner has been writing & teaching wood finishing for 18 years. Completely updated second edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING. The most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. Very readable and very useful: I [... more]
$19.99
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FINISHING: METHODS OF WORK BY JIM RICHEY
Features: Some of the topics covered are choosing a finish & coloring wood. Tips on troubleshooting finishing problems. How to repair damaged & old finishes. Nontoxic finishes & a section on the tools of the trade. Binding: Misc. EAN: 0094115 [... more]
$11.99
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Viscosity Conversion Chart
For proper atomization, you must check the viscosity of your finish with a viscosity cup and then adjust your spray-gun settings accordingly Open or download the 1-page PDF file below for a Viscosity Conversion Chart. (Requires the free Adobe ... [... more]
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Delta 31-731A 6D 12Disc Finishing Machine
Features: . metal and wood sanding: I first used this machine in a machine shop in the 60's. I now us it in my own shop. I do both wood and metal sanding. it is designed for the metal shop. It is more than one needs for wood. I see that Delta makes a [... more]
$2324.88
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Makita BO4556K 2.0 Amp 4-1/2-inch Finishing Sander w/Case
Features: 14,000 OPM for fast and smooth finish sanding Precision engineered all-ball-bearing construction for reduced vibration and noise Contoured,rubberized palm grip design for operator comfort Large and easy to use paper clamps for fast paper [... more]
$100.00
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FOOLPROOF WOOD FINISHING - By Teri Massaschi
Features: A complete guide for those who love to build and hate to finish. 10 recipes for creating timeless looks like Deep Antique Cherry. Creative techniques such as glazing and color layering. Best practices for sanding, conditioning and repairing [... more]
$18.99
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