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Wipe, Dont Brush Stain

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The most efficient method of applying stain is to wipe it on using a soaking-wet cloth. Notice on this stereo cabinet, which was made without a back, Im not having any problem getting the stain into the inside corners.Wiping is the efficient way to apply stain. By Bob Flexner The purpose of this article is to emphasize what Ive said in passing many times: Its much more efficient to wipe stain onto wood with a rag than to brush it. Wiping is fast, almost as fast as spraying (without the downside of having to clean the spray gun). Wiping is also every bit as effective in all situations […]The post Wipe, Don’t Brush Stain appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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Disassemble Heavy Joints

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disassemble_bench_IMG_9728Sometimes you can get a joint together no problem. But getting it apart is another matter. With the joints for a heavy French workbench, disassembling a test-fit gives many beginning woodworkers a fit. Many times they end up slamming hammers or mallets on places that are easily bruised (including their hands). The easiest way to knock out a leg that Ive found is shown here. Prop up one end of […]The post Disassemble Heavy Joints appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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