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Friday, May 30, 2014

WOOD-FINISHING TOOLS and MATERIALS

Before you starting your next project. Making sure you have the tools needed is important to finishing your task.Think Safety first! Eye protection like Safety Glasses are among the most important tool you can buy. Also purchase some Rubber Gloves whenever your working with Oil Based and Wood Finishes. Next Sandpaper and Sanding Block, sandpaper comes in different grits for different surfaces and depths. A Putty Knife or a Scraper can be a time saver when it comes to removing old finishes. A good Polyester/Bristle Blend or Foam Brushes and a Stain Applicator for applying all stains and finishes. You may also use Lint-Free Cotton Rags to wipe on stains and oil finishes. To get into those tight spaces using a Toothbrush and a Wire-Brush. Use Steel Wool for smoothing oil based finishes between coats. Use 120-220 Grit Sandpaper between coats when using water based finishes.Steel Wool may rust if used on water based finishes. Having the right tools and materials will help you get the best wood finishing results!