The Finish Recipe Book

Ready to finish your project but not sure what approach to take? Our new recipe "book" puts foolproof techniques at your fingertips.

Looking for a simple wipe on finish? Try Charles Shackleton's easy oil and wax recipe. Want get a traditional period look with shellac? Check out Steve Latta's step-by-step guide. Interested in spray finishing? Get Martin Milkovitz's quick and durable recipe using lacquer. Click on the links below for more. 

All of these formulas have been tested and used by experts.

The Finish Recipe Bible

	Finish Recipe: Arts and Crafts Look Without Harsh Chemicals by Gregory Paolini Mimic the look of a traditional Stickley finish without fuming with industrial ammonia
	Finish Recipe: Oil and Wax This hand-applied finish requires no specials skills and brings out the beauty in the wood by Charles Shackleton
	Finish Recipe: Pennsylvania Spice Box A step-by-step guide to a shellac finish by Steve Latta
	Finish Recipe: Shaker Chest of Drawers Traditional oil-and-varnish finish is repairable and easy by Christian Becksvoort
	Finish Recipe: Spraying Lacquer  This quick and durable finish is a perfect fit for an everyday bookcase by Martin J. Milkovits
	Finish Recipe: Modern Bench Learn one method for applying a wipe-on oil finish with this step-by-step guide by Mark Edmundson
	Finish Recipe: A Classic Step Stool   Pop the grain and protect your wood with this easy oil and varnish finish by Tommy MacDonald
	Finish Recipe: Hickory and Ash Blanket Chest  Give your projects a great finish in two easy steps by Peter Turner
	Finish Recipe: Cricket Table Another arts-and-crafts-style finish without the fuming by Chris Gochnour
	Finish Recipe: Antique Oil Finish for a Bow-Front Hall Table Give your project an antique finish in three easy steps by Charles Durfee