Peter Gedrys Archives - Page 2 of 57

Hello Peter, I submitted a question in Knots and got some good answers from informed folks...your thoughts??  I am looking for a smooth finish to match the new components of…

Dear Peter,    I last wrote asking you about salvaging my frozen finishes.   It tunred out that depsite 4 years of freeze-thaw cycles,  all the non-water based products seem to…

Hi, Peter, I just finished a small table with marquetry images on the base and top. The background veneer is walnut burl, which is quite porous. I ended up using…

I've just finishes making a cot for an iminent new arrival in February.  Can you  give me advice on a safe durable finish to use, that won't take too long to dry…

Sir, How to pop up the Grains in wood while finishing.Thanks.

Peter, I've read of woodworkers using tung oil followed by wax.  Often used to finish chairs, but how durable is it?  Will the shine come off after a year of use? …

Please, please, please, post a video with text on how to MAKE A PAD!!! I'm right now trying to finish coffee and end table tops of figured maple using Roland…

I am new to woodworking, and read a lot of woodworking magazines and online publications. One thing continues to puzzle me - why do people make something out of oak…

just noticed a can of shellac sitting on shelf . dissolved thru can what is best solvent to use to clean up/ thanks

I've heard about "modified varnish" on commercially finished cabinetry.  It's supposed to be impervious to all kinds of damage, including water, alcohol, MEK, you name it.  Is there any way…