Preparing a Surface

with Bob Van Dyke

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

with Philip C. Lowe

Learn how to use a handplane to smooth highly figured woods in the sixth of our 8-question series on handplanes

with Mark Schofield

Furniture maker Mark Cwik talks about preparing a huge slab of bubinga for a tabletop at the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show

with Teri Masaschi

Lacquer is durable and quick to apply.

with Brian Boggs

Forget sanding -- a properly used scraper will create a mirror surface

with Bob Van Dyke

A step-by-step guide to tuning and sharpening this versatile smoothing tool.

with Bob Van Dyke

Smart techniques for using this essential smoothing tool

with Peter Gedrys

How to create a smooth and clean surface, thwarting headaches down the road. Second in a five-part video series.

with Gary Rogowski

Prepare the surface with planes and a little sanding, and learn best practices for applying a wipe-on varnish

with Jeff Miller

Fix small cracks with a spot of glue

with Jeff Miller

Use a plane rather than sandpaper to prepare the final surface

with Scott Gibson

A sanding frame improves the stability of a belt sander on wide surfaces

with Jeff Miller

A household iron and patience returns dented wood back to new