Glasspaper

February 12, 2010

GLASSPAPER Originally,  glasspaper  must have been one of the first recyclable products.  Made from crushed glass bottles, it played an important role for finishing bare wood.  And at that time, served the woodworker and finisher better than flint.  As you can imagine, it is much stronger than flint.

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Preparing Wood (part one)

February 10, 2010

PREPARING WOOD As has been mentioned in the introduction,  there is quite a variety of abrasive papers.  One that has been the staple of local hardware stores  and corner shop is -

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Abrasives (Introduction)

February 8, 2010

In writing the post below, I’ve restricted myself to the type  of abrasive papers that are relevant to the keen hobbiest and enthusiast.  It’s important that the right type of paper is used, because, it will save you time and money and your nerves!

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Imitating Weathered Pine

February 2, 2010

Here’s another question  posed in www.woodworkingtalk.com.  My answer follows.

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Best Table Top Finish?

February 1, 2010

Question from www.woodworkingtalk.com My answer below;

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