The are numerous ways to finishing any piece. The challenge is not only use the correct finishing technique but, choosing the correct finish for the job.
Make sure you understand the basic of finishing be you experiment with your woodcrafted piece. Finishing can be simple if done correctly, but painstaking to correct if done incorrectly.
Preparing wood before trying to finishing it is very important. A perfect finish will be destroyed by wood that is not read for the finish. By avoid the pitfalls before you begin, you can avoid the work it will take to correct the finish that does not come out as you had planned.
Learning to do it right is always better than learning how to fix it once it done wrong. Take the time to learn the correct way to finish, you will end up with less work in the long-run and better pieces as a bonus.
Refinishing can be a messy, daunting test, with questionable results after completing the project. But refinishing can be a the best way to bring a only piece back to life. As with standard finishing, learn the correct way to do it for best results.
My favorite furniture woods are maple and cherry, both have a nice figure, are easy to machine, and cherry has a wonderful fruity smell when cut. Maple has a couple of advantages over cherry. Nicely figured maple is easier to find and less expensive, and since it has a similar grain pattern, properly stained maple is almost indistinguishable from cherry, but, both cherry and maple have a reputation for being difficult to finish.
Knowing the correct way to handle situation that arise will give you options to use when you inevitably come across unique situations in your own woodworking.
There are many different ways to finish any piece that you are working with, and different techniques that come with each. Over time you will come up with your favorites, but knowing others is helpful when situations arise where the standard option is not the best.
Proper technique is invaluable when you only what the best looking piece. Finish can that an average looking piece and make it an eye catching masterpiece. But it can also give your masterpiece an amateurish look if done poorly.
