Guide to Finishing Part 4:
Rubbing Out A Finish
Woodworking Technique

Use fine abrasives to give your projects the professional look.

Make those imperfections disappear by rubbing out the finish. What is rubbing out? It’s the use of fine abrasives to smooth the finish and fine-tune its sheen. When you rub, you take control of the all-important final coat, just as you controlled the shaping and smoothing of the wood underneath.

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