Archive for November, 2008
ObjectWhich Paint Stripper Is The Best At Removing Layers Of Paint?
“Katrina asks, Who has the best brand to remove layered old paint from wood?”
There are a lot of paint strippers and paint removers on the market making all kinds of claims about how well they work. Removing layers of dried on paint from wood work, cabinets and furniture is a smelly and messy work. [...]
How Do I Apply A Lacquer Finish To My Wood Working Project?
For the longest time, I thought I would need a lot of expensive spray equipment and a dedicated spray room to get a high quality lacquer finish. My father’s favorite top coat finish is oil based polyurethane varnish. Since that was all he used, that was the only finish that I was exposed to.
I thought [...]
What Is A Shellac Finish?
In the early 1800’s shellac began to be used as a wood working finish. It is non toxic. It can be used to partially seal exposed end grain so that it does not absorb so much stain. It cleans up easily with rubbing alcohol.
Shellac is derived from the secretions of an inset in Southeast Asia. [...]
What Is Glaze And What Is It Used For When Finishing Wood Work?
Glaze colors the wood much like stain does. The difference is that stain is applied to the raw wood and penetrates into the wood fibers. Glaze on the other hand is coloring that is added after the wood has been sealed.
How To Finish Padauk So That It Doesn’t Bleed Orange
Padauk wood is a vibrant orange that looks really good as an inlay or a veneer over lighter colored woods. The problem is that the orange pigment tends to bleed when finish is applied to the wood.
If your project is completely made of Padauk, then it is not a problem. However, if you are doing [...]
Finishing Padauk – So It Doesn’t Yellow Over Time
Dan writes, “I have made a set of candle sticks from padauk. I love the orange-red natural color of this wood, but I understand that it will eventually turn brownish due to the UV. Is it possible to use a spar varnish or other product with UV inhibitors to retard or eliminate this [...]
A Simple Shelves Plan
This is probably the most common woodworking project that people want to build. Who can’t use more storage? The best part about this project is that you can use standard size wood (2 x 3’s) for the main framework and it can be put together without using complicated joinery.
Construction
Tools required: Jigsaw, sander, [...]
Bird Feeder Plan
This particular feeder is designed to take bird seed, rather than the more typical left-over food scraps. The advantage of this style is that it can be filled up infrequently as it can store several weeks’ worth of food at a time. The bird feeder is made out of pine and is stained to suit [...]