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      <title>Some Reflections on Sheen</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Understanding how sheen works allows you to control the gloss on your finishes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>In a Pickle (Whitewash on Oak or Pine)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pickling oak or pine is easy using some white paint and solvent.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Stickley Mantle Clock's Fumed Finish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Quartersawn white oak begs for a fumed finish just as was used on many original Stickley projects. Learn the steps to a traditional finish process.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prevent, Remove and the Disguise Glue Splotches</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Animal Hide Glue</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Reversibility and quick tack make this traditional method worth the trouble &ndash; sometimes.]]></description>
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      <title>Finishing Walnut</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Few woodworkers consider topcoat tinting, but adding a couple drops of aniline dye imparts a pleasing antique appearance to walnut.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How To Brush a Finish</title>
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      <title>Antique Barn Finish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Add centuries of wear and tear to your projects using a tested formula that's simple and safe – no open flame!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ebonizing Wood</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Achieve a deep, rich black using household ingredients plus some powder from a South American evergreen.<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>VIDEO - The Wood Whisperer - Varnish on a Butcher Block</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this video our resident Wood Whisperer, Marc Spagnuolo, shows how a few coats of thinned varnish can provide a quick low-maintenance finishing solution that is still food-safe.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The 7 Myths of Polyurethane</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oft-repeated 'rules' that are, quite simply, wrong.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thick &amp; Thin of Wood Finishing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A penetrating look at protection.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Legendary Rocker</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sam Maloof, a world-class craftsman, has a new location for his shop but the same dogged attitude toward his work.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spray Gun Maintenance</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Avoid problems and lengthen the life of your tool with two simple acts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Simple Shellac and Wax Finish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Woodworkers can spend a lot of time perfecting a finish for their projects, when often a simple finish will serve just as well.&nbsp; Shellac with a&nbsp; wax topcoat is one such finish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Test to Find a Durable Finish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A few sample boards can save you from future finishing headaches.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Regluing Doweled Chairs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bob Flexner walks you through all the steps in repairing an antique factory-made chair that is glued with animal hide glue.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Making Sense of Dyes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Don’t allow the packaging to cause you confusion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Caring for Furniture</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some claims made by furniture-care products are misleading or just wrong. Find out the truth about these products.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Primer on Solvents</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How to make sense of all the finishing solvents on the shelves. Step 1: Divide them all into two categories.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Finishing Wood Floors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With the right tools and equipment, you can finish (and refinish) your own hardwood floors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Glazes and Glazing techniques</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[One of the oft-forgotten tools in finishing is glazes. Here's how to get started with this handy technique.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fixing Finished Surfaces</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Remove common surface problems with minimal damage and fuss]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Understanding Stains</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Don't let the dizzying array of stain choices get you discombobulated]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aerosol Spray Finishing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For small or specialty jobs, spray-can finishing is a good choice.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rub to Create a Great Finish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Achieving a glass-flat surface is a lot easier than you might think.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Finish Both Sides? Not Necessary.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Leaving the underside of your tabletop bare doesn't cause warping.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tinker Toys, Soccer Balls and Spaghetti</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Essentially there are only three types of top coat finishes. Know how they work and you'll be on your way to being a better finisher.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Basics of Wiping Varnish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Its durability and ease of use make searching out this hard-to-identify finish worth it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Battling Blotching</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Forget wood conditioner and go for gel stain.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rules for Sanding Wood</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Material and finish choice help dictate grit progression when sanding.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Master the Wipe-on Finish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[These products are easy to apply with good results – choosing the right one for the job is the hard part.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Repairing Color Damage</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If the scratch isn't deep, the fix isn't difficult.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Choosing an Exterior Coating</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Five different types of protection exist. Here's a guide to choosing the best one for your project.]]></description>
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      <title>The Case for Shellac</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Finishing Formulas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Glen Huey walks "step-by-step" through his finishes for furniture using aniline dye along with shellac or lacquer, discusses mixing an oil/varnish wipe-on finish and demonstrates a distressed paint finish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fixing Finish with French Polish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's a good technique for repairing damaged finishes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Finish Compatibility</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover what finishing products work well together – and which ones don't.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Home-Center Finishing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Finishing expert Bob Flexner shows you how to achieve a high-style furniture finish using common materials from any home center.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Basics of Coloring Wood</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Applying stain can make or break a project. Here's how to do it correctly.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Many Faces of Varnish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Despite their names, many of your finishing products simply are a form of varnish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wood Conditioner Confusion</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Contradictory finishing information is frustrating. Here we clear up one example.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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