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Working with thermally modified and torriefied wood Working with thermally modified and torriefied wood Thermal modification makes wood rot-resistant and darkens the wood from a caramel color to a deep, rich chocolate brown
Filling Pores - FineWoodworking Filling with Paste Wood Filler Instead of filling pores with finish, many shops use paste wood fillers These products are widely available, easy to apply, and well suited to use by both professionals and novices Paste wood fillers are available in various formulations, although all are used in a similar manner
Which Waxes Work Best? - FineWoodworking We test 21 brands of wax to see which ones are best for furniture makers Read on to find the best waxes for finishing funiture
Finishing - FineWoodworking So why do we need to finish wood, and what do all those strange finishing terms mean? That's a good place to start, and this introductory chapter provides all the background information you need before your finishing journey begins We'll give you a top-level view of all the types of finishes available, including how to maximize their shelf life
Different Ways to Dry Wood - FineWoodworking The transition from tree to furniture is usually a lengthy one, and much of that time is spent drying the wood Because wood contains moisture in its cellular structure, it must be dried before being used to build furniture Jeffrey Schucker, who runs a wood business that has been in his family for four generations, details the different methods used to reduce wood's moisture contentâ air
Wood Finishing: Selecting a Finish - FineWoodworking Wood finishing is one of the biggest bugaboos for many woodworkers Though they remain undaunted by complex joinery or intricate and precise machining, scores of woodworkers still cringe at the thought of applying a finish to their work “ What’s the best finish for my project? ” is a question I often hear
All About Wax - FineWoodworking Finishing expert Peter Gedrys explains how to choose the right wax by understanding the ingredients, how to use colored wax or color your own, how to make an applicator to apply the correct amount of wax, how to achieve a glossy or a satin finish, how to wax intricate shapes or carvings, how to renew a waxed surface, and how to add years to a just-made piece
The Types of Handplanes - FineWoodworking Guide to handplanes for sizing and prepping stock, cutting and fitting joinery, flattening and smoothing surfaces, and shaping parts