Filling Sealing And Priming

Workshop tip: Easy way to hide damage
October 21, 2021

Glue mixed with dry chips and dust gives a seamless patch.
How to brush on a varnish finish
April 14, 2021

A wiping varnish goes on easily and creates a tough surface ready for rubbing out.
A Pro’s Secret to a Perfect Finish
February 10, 2016

Peter Gedrys explains when to use a grain filler to get a deep, lustrous look.
Seal First for a Better Finish
May 31, 2012

Choose sealers wisely for best results.
Sealing with Shellac
December 8, 2011

Use a seal coat of shellac before filling the grain.
High-Gloss Finish Made Simple
July 1, 2009

Automotive polish makes it fast and foolproof.
The Best Finish for Mahogany
March 1, 2008

Choose a recipe and technique that takes advantage of mahogany's unique personality.
Bob Van Dyke Shop Tip: Use Epoxy to Fill Voids in Wood
October 26, 2007

Combine a 5-minute epoxy and black pigment to make a natural-looking filler
Restore the Color of a Refinished Piece
August 22, 2007

When refinishing a piece you often need to revive the wood by sealing and coloring it with shellac.
A Quick Fix for Checks, Gaps, and Tearout
April 24, 2007

Q: I built a cabinet with dovetails on all four corners. How do you recommend repairing the small chips and gaps in some of the dovetail joints? Benny Collins, Via Ask…

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