Filling Sealing and Priming

by Peter Gedrys

Sealers and their use are a source of confusion to many woodworkers, but they needn't be. In truth, the first coat of any finish will act as a sealer, penetrating ...

by Peter Gedrys

by Sean Clarke

Learn the secrets to applying a high-gloss finish that brings out the color, depth, and figure in wood. Brushing or spraying alone won't do it. The secret is applying ...

by Peter Gedrys

When planning the finish for this mahogany bookcase, Peter Gedrys knew that he had a diamond in the rough. The boards already had beautiful figure and color that ...

with Bob Van Dyke

Combine a 5-minute epoxy and black pigment to make a natural-looking filler

with Peter Gedrys

Professional techniques to seal and color the wood. Third in a five-part video series on refinishing.

by Andy Rae

by Jeff Jewitt

by Chris A. Minick

with Mark Schofield

Michael 'Vintage' Perkins shares tips for building furniture from recycled barn wood at the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show

by William Duckworth

Seal the edges with drywall putty to ensure a consistent coat when painting medium density fiberboard

by Jeff Jewitt

Cross-grain scratches, bleeding pitch, and blotchy staining can mar your finish if you don't use proper techniques

with Jeff Miller

Make a dent look like a natural blemish

by Sean Clarke

On any piece of wood exposed to the elements, whether it is your front door or the patio furniture, a durable finish is crucial. Sean Clarke swears by a two-step ...

by Jeff Jewitt

Wood finisher Jeff Jewitt offers two formulas for filling the  pores of open-grained woods such as oak, walnut, and mahagony. Linseed oil and pumice filler will ...