Peter Gedrys Archives

I have noticed that poplar, if left for some time before application of stain, will apparently take on a deeper color due to oxidation or some such effect.  If the…

Hi Peter, I am building new pine window casings/stools for my house and the existing window jams are unfinished poplar. I have been trying several options to get the poplar…

I refinished the top of this drop-leaf table. I sanded it to bare wood, ending at 320 with a ROS. The wood looked like mahogany or walnut to my untrained…

I have constructed four cocktail tables from new cherry wood and after some experimentation have used the lye/vinegar process to color the wood.  I selected this process to subdue the…

To All; My finishing forum will be eliminated as of January 31st. In this strained economy, decisions and changes are often required. My thanks to FWW for providing this platform. It's…

Peter:  enjoy the form.  I am ready to finish a fireplace mantle.  It is old growth heart pine from a beam out of an old barn.  Two sides are weathered…

Dear Mr. Gedrys, I am refinishing an old quarter sawn oak table. There was a large plant sitting on it which leaked, ruined the coating, and stained the wood black…

Peter, I am building a large (72" x 24") corner desk, with two sets of drawers. The desk will be cherry, frame and panel construction and I plan to finish…

Peter: Made most of an oak tool chest for eldest son's Christmas gift, and expect to finish it before too long (at least by next Christmas). Have been thinking about…

Peter, I thought I posted this question yesterday, but now I don't see it. So, please excuse me if you have duplicates. I'm making a dovetail saw handle with osage…