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Woodworker Wednesday - Natural Edge Saw Works

custom furniture by natural edge saw works using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints
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This Woodworker Wednesday General Finishes presents Natural Edge Saw Works. This talented company produces custom fine furniture for commercial and residential projects as well as remodeling designs.

Woodworker Wednesday - Sterling Tool Works

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This week's edition of Woodworker Wednesday features all-American woodworker, engineer, and tool aficionado, Chris Kuehn ("Keen") of Sterling Tool Works!

Woodworker Wednesday - Motoko Works

custom wood utencils and dishes created by motoko works using general finishes stains
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Happy Woodworker Wednesday! We can't get enough of the beautiful handcrafted pieces by Motoko Smith of Motoko Works! What started as a hobby quickly blossomed into a passion for Motoko, who now does balances her time between home life and woodworking. 

*What Topcoat Should I Use on Padauk Wood?

Padauk Exotic Wood
Arm-R-Seal Technique Tips

We recommend an oil-based finish such as General Finishes Arm-R-Seal.

Oily woods can be tricky with any topcoat. The high oil content affects the drying process of the finish coats and Padauk has a very high oil content. Sometimes oily woods dry fine and sometimes they take weeks.

The contents of my product have separated in the can. Is that normal?

Preparation, Sanding & Storage Storing Finishes

Gravity can cause some solids to settle on the bottom of the can and slight separation on the top. This is normal.

If working with older paint, use a paint mixing attachment on a drill to reincorporate the solids. If the solids dissolve and the clumps smooth out after mixing from the bottom, the product is in good condition. 

If your water based product has large chunks that cannot be incorporated by stirring, the product has frozen and can no longer be used.

 

7 Tips of Storing Leftover Finishing Products from General Finishes

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In this latest video, Chris Adams of General Finishes shows you 7 great tips for getting the most mileage out of a leftover can of finish after use.  

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