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How to Avoid Runs & Sags

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Notice in this picture how easy it is to see the developing runs in a reflected light and how difficult it is to see them elsewhereOne of the biggest problems woodworkers have is runs and sags drying in their finishes, especially with slower drying finishes such as varnish (including polyurethane and wiping varnish) and water-based finish. They can also happen in shellac, though it dries faster. The remedy is simple. You should never have runs or sags drying in your finish whether youre brushing or spraying. The way to achieve this level of perfection is […]The post How to Avoid Runs & Sags appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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New Guy Just Might Be a Woodworker

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breakfastclubMy third day on the job, a co-worker asked me, So, are you a woodworker? Am I? My inclination is to answer in the negative. The term just feels so hallowed, a label earned through decades spent in the shop, gaining technical expertise and crafting heirloom-quality pieces. Thats not me (yet), so Im hesitant to claim the title for my ownbut I wouldnt call myself a writer until after I’d […]The post New Guy Just Might Be a Woodworker appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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