What sets you on the road to becoming a skilled woodworker is joining two or more pieces of wood to create something useful, durable, and strong. While wood selection, project design, preparation, sanding, and finishing are important, wood joinery is the heart of woodworking. By the end of this article, you will know the major types … Read more
If you’re new to wood carving, you’ll quickly learn that the right carving chisels can make a huge difference in the quality of your work. But with so many different types of chisels available, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s where we come in. In this guide, we’ll help you choose … Read more
Staining is one of the most overlooked finishing methods by newbie woodworkers. This is because there is not much information about the basics of staining. Staining can open many finishing possibilities with remarkable results for someone willing to learn the basics. I have gathered all the info I could from top finishing gurus like Flexner, … Read more
Linseed oil is the mystique wood finish. Like any oil finish, linseed will do its best to exemplify the figure and grain while doing little to the natural color of the wood. While this is an admirable result there are times you wish that the wood had a different shade or tone. Of course, stains … Read more
Even after the wood has been sealed you can open up a whole new world of stain and tonal possibilities by adding a layer of stain (glazes or toners). This is true for all sealers or topcoats. Previously we checked staining over stains, polyurethane, and Varnishes. To answer, can you stain over shellac, This article … Read more
If you want to start carving in wood, consider buying some power tools. It’s not just about increasing the speed of your work; it’s also about how much more control you have over your final product! Carving with power tools can be intimidating, but once you get used to them and start learning their limits, you’ll be … Read more
In this article, we look at adding stain over the old stain. Our focus question; Can you stain over stain? and if yes how do you do it? Can you stain over stain? If you have some old furniture with some stain that’s no longer as attractive then you may have considered staining it with … Read more
In a recent post, we discussed staining over a polyurethane surface. We have since received some feedback and follow-up questions. Many would like to know, can you stain over varnish? If you are looking for answers regarding staining varnish, you came to the right place. In this article, we will go over all the uncertainties … Read more
Of all the finishing methods available, wood stain is perhaps the most misunderstood. There is no good information regarding stains, their application, maintenance, and dos and don’ts. If you have wood coated in poly but don’t like the color of the wood, a stain can tint or shade the wood to your liking. But how … Read more