Learn about proper sanding techniques, what's the difference between stains and dyes and when to use which one, how to make your own stain, applying topcoats like varnish, lacquer, polyurethane and waterbased finishes and more.
How To Prepare Surface For Finishing
All the basics will be covered: How to select good veneer, what type of glue to use, how to apply veneer, jointing veneer, repairing defects and much, much more!
Have a piece of furniture that's been in the family for generations and needs to be re-finished? Step by step instructions on how to go about it. From how to remove the existing finish to care and maintenance of your born again piece.
From time to time I will be testing new finishing products such as gel stains, water based finishes, waxes and polishes. The results of these tests will be posted on this page and will be available for you to see.
Want to learn how to antique a new piece of furniture or make your own stain? I will walk you through the process or technique. If you have any questions, e-mail me and I will be glad to answer all questions.
Over the years, I have developed many formulas that match closely natural wood tones. If you make your own stains or have to match colors, I hope these formulas will be helpful.
Subjects include: Basic Veneering, Woodturning, Woodfinishing, Refinishing, Tablesaw, Router Basics, Sharprning, Chair Caning, Chip Carving, Carving In The Round, Picture Framing, Polishing and more.
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS IN CONSTANTINE'S FAMOUS WOODWORKING CLASSES
Serving woodworkers for over 184 years, Constantine's is a great source for all your woodworking needs. From lumber, veneer, inlays, hardware, finishing materials, refinishing supplies and much more....check out this web page.
A really well done page that has some wonderful links and information about woodworking.
Although not related to woodworking, I just simply had to add this one. If you want to see what a GREAT web page looks like, check out this one!
This is a family owned and operated mill in Rocky Mount producing on average 110,000,000 square feet of Sliced Hardwood Veneer annually.
Erath Veneer Corp. of Virginia
One of the leading manufactures of adhesives and woodworking glues. This company has it all: white glues, yellow glues, NEW POLYURETHANE glue, plastic resin, and much more.
If you are new to woodworking, this is a must for your list of favorite places on the net. Andrew will both inform and inspire you.
One of the most comprehensive sites for woodworking related resources. The place to ask questions and find the answers to most of your woodworking queries. Also a great source for locating retail, wholesale, mail order and online companies that manufacture or sell woodworking tools, materials, lumber, hardware and supplies. Also included, are links to other interesting woodworking sites, discussion forums, faq's and much, much more.
The first on-line woodworking magazine! Published by Eddie Sirotich an avid woodworker, The Woodworking Times is an excellent source of information with articles from many professional and amateur woodworkers along with links to back issues and advertisers that sell tools, lumber and woodworking supplies for all your needs.
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B&B RARE WOODS
THE WOODWORKERS JOURNAL
Precision Sharpening Services Inc.
Pennsylvania Black Walnut Lumber
Constantine's Woodworkers Catalog
Absolute Coatings
Woodsmith Magazine
WOODZigan's Homepage (Intarsia)
Magazine
- A one man shop in Brooklyn, NY. Owner, Kim Carleton Graves designs and builds custom fine furniture and is an accomplished woodturner. You can also reach him at (718) 330-0162.
Carleton Woodworking
If you are planning a project or in the middle of one and need help, please feel free to e-mail me and I will be more than happy to help you.
