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A Woodworker and a Finisher Salute a Veteran

A Woodworker and a Finisher Salute a Veteran

moscowfield, member | May 24th, 20125 comments

With Memorial Day upon us I wanted to pass on a story about two readers of Fine Woodworking who combined their talents to salute a veteran in a very tangible way.

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The Easiest Finish Ever

The Easiest Finish Ever

GEide, member | August 19th, 20115 comments

Fine Woodworking staffers are the best. A group pitched in to help a pregnant staffer finish a project so she wouldn't have to worry about the fumes.

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Start to Finish with Peter Gedrys

Start to Finish with Peter Gedrys

BetsyE, member | April 20th, 2011

Here's an opportunity to learn from one of our contributors

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Going to a professional finisher

Going to a professional finisher

moscowfield, member | February 14th, 20119 comments

Is it worth paying a professional to finish your project? What are the pros and cons? What is the perspective from the finisher's viewpoint?

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Roland Johnson is Sacramento bound with The Woodworking Shows

Roland Johnson is Sacramento bound with The Woodworking Shows

woodheat, member | November 2nd, 2010

I had a great time at the Costa Mesa, California show this past weekend. The weather was California mild and the folks attending The Woodworking Show were Midwest friendly; what a great combonbsp...

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Roland Johnson heads for Costa Mesa, California

Roland Johnson heads for Costa Mesa, California

woodheat, member | October 26th, 2010

I will be giving finishing seminars throughout the weekend at The Woodworking Shows in Costa Mesa, California.

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Traditional Finishing Techniques from the New Best of Fine Woodworking

UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Traditional Finishing Techniques from the New Best of Fine Woodworking

BetsyE, member | August 29th, 201037 comments

See who won a copy of Traditional Finishing Techniques

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How to test furniture for a shellac finish

How to test furniture for a shellac finish

woodheat, member | August 6th, 20103 comments

Learn how to discover what the finish is on that old piece of furniture you want to restore.

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Having Trouble Finishing? Heres a Great Product

Having Trouble Finishing? Here's a Great Product

Tom, member | February 24th, 201050 comments

Minwax Wipe-On Poly goes on fast and easy, without aggravating drips and runs

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A beginners guide to spray finishing

A beginner's guide to spray finishing

moscowfield, member | February 17th, 2010

Jeff Jewitt has a new book and DVD combination that shows you how to get started spray finishing.

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Exploding Shellac: Finally, an Answer

Exploding Shellac: Finally, an Answer

epirnik, member | December 8th, 20094 comments

We receive an answer as to the cause of gas buildup in old shellac cans.

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Working with reclaimed lumber, part 4

Working with reclaimed lumber, part 4

MKenney, member | September 28th, 20093 comments

The box I've been working on is finally done. Take a look at how it turned out.

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This Finish Stinks!

This Finish Stinks!

David5346, member | January 23rd, 20092 comments

An easy-to-apply finish has an unwelcome side effect

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