Guide To Finishing Part 1: Wood Preparation

Get that great wood surface as perfect as possible; it paves the way for a great result.

You chose a terrific design, you did some outstanding joinery, and your project went together just perfectly. Now you’re ready to apply a finish. Or are you? A second-rate job of preparing the surface can make the finish look like it was applied with a broom, ruining the look and feel of the whole project. Get the preparation right, and you’re on your way to a finish that will make people say, “Wow!” Let us help you take your projects to the next level with the procedures and insider’s tips accumulated over the years by veteran finisher and instructor Jim Kull.

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