A Great Finish for Figured Wood
Finishing figured wood is an intimidating thing. You have a special material and you want to apply a finish that is going to enhance the figure that’s already there. Here is my oil-based [...]
Oils in Finishing
Learn why certain oils cure better and what makes an oil suitable for finish. Oil is one of the most important ingredients used in finishing products. Besides being a finish all by itself, oil is [...]
The Secret Finish Formula That Isn’t So Secret
Bob Flexner reveals the ingredients behind this popular, non-so-secret finishing formula.
Finishing for First-Timers
If you've never put brush to bare wood (or you'd like a refresher), learn how to greatly improve your chances of success.
Q & A: Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Polyurethane
If you’re looking purely at durability, then an oil-based polyurethane is still superior, but only marginally.
