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About six years ago, Megan Fitzpatrick, the editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, asked me to join the group of editors blogging on the magazine website. I don’t remember why I...

A wet drinking glass can make an ugly white  or dark ring on your furniture. Here’s how to fix the damage. by Bob Flexner Watermarks occur on furniture with finishes...

Here’s how to cut through all the confusion about oil, tung oil and wiping varnish. By Bob Flexner Finishing is a mystery to most woodworkers, but it’s not because finishes...

If you want to spray finishes indoors, you need an exhaust system. This affordable homemade set-up makes it possible and affordable.

Achieving a glass-flat surface is a lot easier than you might think.

Understanding how sheen works allows you to control the gloss on your finishes.

One of the oft-forgotten tools in finishing is glazes. Here's how to get started with this handy technique.

For small or specialty jobs, spray-can finishing is a good choice.

Forget wood conditioner and go for gel stain.

These products are easy to apply with good results

Leaving the underside of your tabletop bare doesn't cause warping.

Sometimes it's a good technique for repairing damaged finishes.