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Woodworking wood finishes

Trim n. (1) The visible woodwork or moldings of a room, such as the baseboards, cornices, casings, etc. (2) Any visible element, usually of metal or wood, which protects or covers joints, edges, or ends of another material the finishing around fittings and openings, as a door trim, window trim, etc. [Pg.1005]

Stain colors wood. Varnish, lacquer, shellac, and other finishes protect wood. And wax shines wood. Because wax locks in oils and keeps a piece from drying and cracking, it s especially useful for finished furniture that sits in a sunny location. No matter how you use it, wax is rarely worth using alone—it provides no barrier against water, heat, or a wine spill. Instead, combine it with stains and protective finishes to achieve the look you want with the durability you need. Though some woodworkers insist otherwise, protective finishes like lacquer, shellac, and varnish shouldn t be applied on top of wax—they simply won t grip. Instead think of wax as the finishing touch. [Pg.238]

A hJ Traditionally, this kind of furniture would be finished with oil and wax (talk to your local home improvement or woodworking store, or see Oil Finishes for Wood, page 301). [Pg.293]

Danish oil. Danish oil is a somewhat imprecise term used by manufacturers to describe a few different formulas. Most oils labeling themselves Danish use a linseed or tung oil base and add resins that perform much like a varnish. Danish oil is likely to be more protective than other oils, but due to inconsistent labeling, test it on scrap wood before applying it to your piece. That said, the classic recipe by Watco for Danish oil has been around for many years, and many woodworkers swear by its balance of an oil finish s shine with the protection of a varnish. If you need your oil finish to hold up in a high-traffic area, consider trying Danish. [Pg.301]


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