Finishing

Just as you can with wood, you can make hardware look older and more distinctive, create a custom finish, or make sure it never looks its age.

Darryl Jones shares valuable tips for achieving a flawless CA finish on wood-turned projects.

Similar in appearance to wood worn by prolonged exposure to the elements, uzukuri finish is created by rubbing a stiff brush back and forth along the wood, gradually removing the softer areas of early wood.

Finishing is kind of like playing ball in the house. Can you fix it when you throw too hard?

A simple guide for perfect sanding, without wearing through thin veneer.

The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.

The planks click together with waterproof joints, stay in place under projects, and disassemble easily for storage.

This is a great alternative to a wagon vise.

A strong, low-profile option for holding long pieces firmly on the bench for handplaning or router work.

Use spray lacquer or shellac, and remember that woodworking is supposed to be fun!