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Speed Up Your Cabinet Painting Jobs!

Speed Up Your Cabinet Painting Jobs!

Are you tired of waiting for your cabinet doors to dry before recoating them with paint? Do you want to speed up your painting process and save time? Look no further than the Door Rack Painter, a paint rack system designed specifically for painting cabinet doors with...

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Bloxygen – Finish Preserver

Bloxygen – Finish Preserver

Bloxygen is a product that aims to preserve the freshness of opened cans of paint, solvents, and adhesives. It does this by creating an inert gas barrier on the surface of the liquid, which prevents the exchange of air and thus slows down the oxidation process. One of...

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The Twist of Variables

The Twist of Variables

If you engage in the act of finishing at any kind of level, even if just a few meaningful times a year, then you definitely understand that the proof is in the pudding when it comes to creating good finishes. When you get really good at finishing, it almost doesn’t...

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Finishing the Deckrail

Finishing the Deckrail

For those with decks that have spindle rail systems…you would probably rather have root canal than brush those spindles out with stain. (See the above before photo.) Here is another case where a quick scuff and vac gets your ready to roll out the HVLP and save...

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How to Choose a Finish: Part I

How to Choose a Finish: Part I

The first step in finishing a project (beyond preparing the wood, of course) is to choose the finish you want to use. In fact, it's wise to make this choice even before starting on the project because it may influence the wood you choose. There are seven broad...

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Enhance the Appearance of Wood With Stains

Enhance the Appearance of Wood With Stains

While there are some woodworkers who might cringe at the thought of staining wood, there are good reasons why you might want to do so. Some lighter colored woods, such as poplar, alder, beech, and birch do tend to look somewhat bland, and can benefit from a dash of...

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TIP: Brushing Onto a Vertical Surface

TIP: Brushing Onto a Vertical Surface

Here’s a trick for avoiding runs when brushing a finish onto a vertical surface. Brush back over the areas where the finish is so thick that it runs to pick up some of the excess with the brush’s bristles. Then wipe off this excess onto a clean cloth you hold in your...

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TIP: How to Avoid Runs and Sags

You should never have runs or sags drying in your finish whether you’re brushing or spraying. The way to achieve this level of perfection is to watch the surface you’re brushing or spraying in a reflected light. You may need to arrange some lights or move your body...

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