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- Which Finishes Are Food Safe? - FineWoodworking
Synopsis: Experts disagree about the best food-safe finishes Finishes can be divided into two categories: film-forming finishes and penetrating finishes
- Michaels Cherry Stain - FineWoodworking
We recently purchased some Amish-built furniture from the Goshen, Indiana area This quarter sawn white oak furniture was finished with Michael’s Cherry Stain which imparts an unbelievable depth, clarity and color […]
- Seal Your Project with Dewaxed Shellac - FineWoodworking
Is there any difference between Zinsser’s SealCoat and regular Bulls Eye shellac? Learn the answer on how to seal your project with dewaxed shellac
- Make a Sleek Box with a Sliding Lid - FineWoodworking
Some years ago I decided to make a box for my wife, Barbara, to hold some of her favorite pens My design was inspired by the memory of a simple wooden pencil box with a sliding top that I had as a child
- cheap wood for prototype - FineWoodworking
I know microcut basswood is used quite a bit for model mockup building, and can be purchased in small amounts at most major craft stores (ie; Michaels, hobby lobby, AC moore, woodcraft etc) It's relatively cheap when buying small amounts too Good luck! ~Malice
- Shellac Help - FineWoodworking
I have used shellac a fair bit I prefer about a 1 5 lb cut I apply by brush “oval mop style” I picked up a Michaels for less than $20 If using canned Zinser floor sealer, I often dilute with another 25%ish volume of alcohol Paul Sellers has excellent YouTube videos on how to apply shellac It’s not that hard to apply
- Where to buy denatured alcohol? - FineWoodworking
Denatured alcohol, a staple in most woodworking shops, is changing Due to new regulations—particularly those in California—it’s nearly impossible for some woodworkers to buy denatured alcohol
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