http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/-t1.htm Share those techniques.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:34:04 GMT 10 http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/14/04/28/42/cncagl14.jpg http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/-t1.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-repair-furniture-hardware-t251.htm LittleRedWoodshop The hardware on old furniture -- drawer pulls, handles, hinges, locks, protective corners, and decorative bands and escutcheons -- often shows signs of long, hard use. Sometimes hardware is missing; sometimes it's loose, broken, or bent. Loose hardware can be repaired; missing or damaged pieces should be replaced. Replacement is also the solution if you don't like the existing hardware. In this section, we'll discuss some techniques to quickly replace or repair worn hardware on your wooden ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:34:04 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-repair-furniture-hardware-t251.htm#596 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-repair-furniture-hardware-t251.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/distressing-unfinished-furniture-t250.htm LittleRedWoodshop Properly prepared and finished, unfinished furniture usually looks exactly like what it is: brand new. If you want a piece of furniture to look well worn, you can achieve the illusion of age with the technique of distressing. © Publications International, Ltd. You can simulate age by battering the entire piece of furniture lightly and evenly with a piece of 1x3 studded with flatheaded tacks. Basically, distressing is adding the effects of years of wear and tear in just ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:30:53 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/distressing-unfinished-furniture-t250.htm#595 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/distressing-unfinished-furniture-t250.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/assessing-unfinished-furniture-t249.htm LittleRedWoodshop Out of all the different types and styles of unfinished furniture, how do you know which pieces are worth buying? And once you locate a good piece of unfinished furniture, how do you distress it and give it that antique feel? These are the questions we'll answer in the next few pages. We'll start at square one, by telling you what to look for when selecting unfinished furniture. Assessing Unfinished Furniture Price, unfortunately, is the first indicator. You really get what you ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:28:14 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/assessing-unfinished-furniture-t249.htm#594 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/assessing-unfinished-furniture-t249.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-apply-oil-finish-to-furniture-t248.htm LittleRedWoodshop An oil finish is designed to protect wood and bring out its natural beauty, which makes it a popular finish for revitalizing wood furniture. Oil is penetrating and durable; it is water- and alcohol-resistant, and gives wooden furniture an attractive natural sheen and texture. Hand-rubbed oil finishes can be beautiful, but only if they're properly applied. Danish and tung oil finishes are far superior to the traditional linseed oil; linseed oil is sticky and hard to apply. Any oil finish ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:24:39 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-apply-oil-finish-to-furniture-t248.htm#593 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-apply-oil-finish-to-furniture-t248.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-wax-and-seal-furniture-t247.htm LittleRedWoodshop Paste wax, often used to protect finishes, is sometimes used to finish bare wood furniture. This is most successful on hard, close-grained woods, such as maple, that have been sanded absolutely smooth. Some waxes have color added for use on dark woods such as walnut. These waxes add color to the wood, and are especially helpful if the finish on the wood is blotchy, but they do not stain the wood or restore the finish. Paste wax is easy to apply, and is nonsticky and heat-resistant, ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:22:45 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-wax-and-seal-furniture-t247.htm#592 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-wax-and-seal-furniture-t247.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-lacquer-furniture-t246.htm LittleRedWoodshop Lacquer is the fastest-drying of the finishes for wooden furniture. It is more durable than shellac -- although it is very thin -- and must be applied in many thin coats. It is available in high-gloss, satin, and matte finishes, in clear form and in several clear stain colors. Dust-free drying is not a problem, but because lacquer dries so fast -- sometimes almost instantly -- it is very difficult to work with. Brushing lacquers are not recommended for amateur use; spraying lacquers must ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:21:41 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-lacquer-furniture-t246.htm#591 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-lacquer-furniture-t246.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-shellac-furniture-t245.htm LittleRedWoodshop Shellac is the easiest of the classic finishes to apply. It produces a very fine, mellow finish, and it accentuates the natural grain of the wood. It is especially attractive on walnut, mahogany, and fine veneer woods. It polishes well and is the basis for the traditional French polish finish on very fine furniture. Shellac is applied in several thin coats. It dries fast and can be recoated after four hours. Application mistakes can occur since many coats are required, but they are easy ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:08:41 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-shellac-furniture-t245.htm#590 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-shellac-furniture-t245.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-apply-a-penetrating-resin-furniture-finish-t244.htm LittleRedWoodshop Penetrating resin finishes, unlike varnish, are not surface finishes; they soak into the wood to harden the fibers themselves. Wood treated with penetrating resin has a very natural look and feel, as if it were unfinished, and the grain is strongly highlighted. Penetrating resin is very durable and withstands heavy wear; it is both easy to apply and easy to repair. It dries clear, but it darkens the wood slightly. It is also available in several stain colors. Because penetrating resin must ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:54:36 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-apply-a-penetrating-resin-furniture-finish-t244.htm#589 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-apply-a-penetrating-resin-furniture-finish-t244.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-varnish-furniture-t243.htm LittleRedWoodshop Varnish, one of the toughest of the finishes, is superior to the other traditional finishes. It enhances and gives warmth to the grain of the wood and is resistant to impact, heat, abrasion, water, and alcohol. It can be used as a topcoat over worn finishes. Varnish provides a clear finish, but it darkens the wood slightly. It is available in high-gloss, semigloss or satin, and matte or flat surface finishes. There are many types to choose from, but it's important to decide on one that will work ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:53:18 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-varnish-furniture-t243.htm#588 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-varnish-furniture-t243.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-choose-a-furniture-finish-t242.htm LittleRedWoodshop Putting the finish on furniture is the final payoff for all the hours you've spent removing the old finish, making repairs, sanding, staining, and smoothing. Some might consider the finishing step as routine, others might think it's creative. Either way, it is usually easy to do, if you use the right materials, take your time, and exercise a little patience. In the next few pages, we'll discuss how to pick the best finish for your furniture wood. We'll also review some application techniques, ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:50:30 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-choose-a-furniture-finish-t242.htm#587 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/how-to-choose-a-furniture-finish-t242.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/staining-techniques-for-wood-furniture-t241.htm LittleRedWoodshop Whatever type of stain you're using, the most important part of the process is getting the color you want. You may be able to buy stain in the color you want. If not, and if you have a sample of the stain color you want, take it to the paint store and have a color mixed to match. Experiment, mixing small amounts of stain and applying test batches to scrap wood, until you get the right color. Although a wide range of stain colors is available, you can mix almost any color with two or more ... Staining & Finishing.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:49:09 GMT http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/staining-techniques-for-wood-furniture-t241.htm#586 http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/staining-techniques-for-wood-furniture-t241.htm http://cncartguild.forumotion.net/staining-finishing-f54/staining-techniques-t240.htm LittleRedWoodshop Step 1: Test the Stain Before you begin staining, test the stain on a scrap piece of wood to see how many coats of stain you need. Apply one coat to a small section of the wood, two coats to a second section, three coats to a third section and so on. Allow the stain to dry between coats. Once the stain is dry, you can determine which section looks best. Step 2: Sand the Surface Sand the surface of the work piece. Wipe any debris from the work piece with a tack cloth. Step ... Staining & Finishing.... 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