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Home > FinishingHow to choose the right finish, Part 1This is the Holy Grail for many woodworkers. Or at least you'dthink so by how tight lipped woodworkers can be about their finishing techniques. "What finish did you use?". For some woodworkers you may as well have called their Mothers ugly by the look you may receive. Finishing wood is an art unto itself. With that being said though, it's still not as complicated as some would have you believe. Much of the confusion comes from the manufactures themselves, mostly in the form of how they label products. Why do so many woodworkers simply throw their hands up in the air and just use one type of finish for all their projects? Because they're afraid of trying something NEW! Well, as with most things that seem complicated, if you take the time to break the process down into smaller pieces, it becomes much easier to understand. With this understanding, the decision making process becomes much easier. When choosing a finish there are six major qualities to consider: 1) Appearance 2) Ease of Application 3) Protection 4) Durability 5) Health Concerns 6) Ease of Repairing In Part 2, we'll look at each of these to help you determine what's the most important qualities you need in finishing your particular project. Craig Stevens Woodworkers Resource |
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