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Woodworking: Finishing Essentials
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(74 ratings)
349 students
Created byGeorge Vondriska
Last updated 1/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • This woodworking course will provide preparation and application tips to achieve the best finish.
  • Help you understand what finish is best for your projects.
  • Easy to use finishing techniques will products that are readily available.

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 1h 37m total length

  • Preparation32:33

    Getting ready for finish is as important (or perhaps more important) than the finishing process. From sanding to grain filling to pre-treating, let’s make sure your material is ready for finish before you make the first brush stroke. We’ll provide you with methods that eliminate blotchy finishes, prevent end grain from being darker than other surfaces, and lead to a silky smooth finish.

  • Coloring Wood13:03

    Pigments are different from dyes, and we’ll show you the difference, plus talk about advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition to standard home center stains, we’ll explore aniline dye and look at the advantages it provides for your finishing work.

  • Application Methods11:15

    Applying finish correctly is not as simple as wiping it on with any old rag. Wiping on can work, and we’ll show you how to create a shop-made finishing pad that helps reduce streaks in your finish. We’ll also discuss different types of brushes; which are best for water-based and solvent-based finishes, and what style of brush tip to look for to achieve optimal results.

  • Top Coats37:07

    Before applying a top coat you need to understand what benefits it offers, and what disadvantages it may have. Furniture oil, shellac, lacquer, varnish, water-based finish… we’ll help you determine which finish is the best one for each project you build by explaining working characteristics, how much protection it provides, and what it takes to get a smooth top coat.

  • Class Summary0:50

    George wraps up this class with a reminder to practice the fundamental finishing techniques you learned, and you’ll be on your way to making every one of your future projects look their very best.

  • Overcoming Your Fears2:26

    George discusses his tips on how to avoid stress and mistakes when finishing your projects.

Requirements

  • There are not any course requirements or prerequisites for this class.

Description

The finishing process can be intimidating. With so many hours invested in a project, it feels as though one false move while finishing can undo all your hard work. That’s why we created this course, in conjunction with Woodworkers Guild of America. We’ll demystify finishes that are common in the marketplace, help you understand which finish is best for your projects, and provide great preparation and application tips that will help you achieve a better finish.

THE FINISHING PRODUCTS

In this course Woodworkers Guild of America Instructor George Vondriska intentionally chose to use finishing products that are readily available at home centers. No exotic finishes or obscure techniques, you’ll find that the approach taken in this course is very mainstream. That makes it accessible, and makes it easier for you to realize success with your finishing processes. With the wide array of products and application tips shown in this course, you’re sure to find a few that work with your projects, your shop, and your approach to woodworking.

TECHNIQUES

This course concentrates on techniques that will be easy for you to use. Cotton rags, cheese cloth, home center off-the-shelf brushes, aerosol finish… It’s how you use these items that is most important, and we’re here to teach you. With our application techniques in hand you’ll be more confident about choosing stains and top coats, and finding the best application method for each.

OUR CHEAT SHEET

In addition to the information provided through video in the course, we’re providing a printable Class Guide that includes information about the major advantages and disadvantages of a variety of stains and top coats. You’ll find this very helpful as you decide which finishes to use, and create your finish shopping list.

In addition to the hands-on video instruction you’ll receive, this class provides you with some downloadable resources and helpful information to print and keep, including the detailed Class Guide mentioned above as a recap of the key points of the class instruction and a resources document that will give you information on the products you’ll see in the course.

Who this course is for:

  • Woodworkers wanting more confidence when choosing stains and topcoats and finding the best application methods.

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