Today, I moved out an old chair from storage, and it reminded me of something that happened years ago. I had accidentally sprayed its arm, trying to paint a nearby surface. The paint was so hard to get off that I just retired the chair. Taking it out after years, I could see that the…
So you have finally finished your woodworking project and it is time to apply the stain but you may be wondering how long will it take for that stain to dry before I can move on to applying a polyurethane topcoat. So how long does it take a stain to dry? Most wood stains take…
Walnut table tops have a very admirable aesthetic, which is also the primary reason for the wood’s selection in this application. But since Walnut can change color over time or appear faded, to begin with, it must be finished right so it can maintain its appearance or look even better. The best finish for a…
Wood staining is surface-relevant for most people as its aesthetic visibility is the highest on the surface. But when it comes to beautifying wood’s cross-section, how deep the stain penetrate becomes quite relevant. Stain penetrates wood up to 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) at a minimum and 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) at a maximum. The depth…
If you have never worked with purpleheart wood, you might be amazed at how many hues it changes before it settles. I recently made a purpleheart side table and was confused as to what the best finish would be. After many hours of research, the below information is what I found to work for the…
I’ve been woodworking for a while now, and I love it. I especially love the look of a nice, glossy finish. A few months ago, I decided to try shellac and see how it would work. I wasn’t sure how long shellac would take to dry, so this is my result after I did this…
