Category Archives: Wood Finishing
Introducing my “From the Heart” Series of Lidded Boxes
First shown to the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen this past Tuesday, I am delighted to introduce my new “From the Heart” series of lidded boxes to the online community. This example is in English Walnut … Continue reading
French Polishing on a Wood Lathe, Part 2
Back in June 2010, I published what has become a very popular post about French Polishing. (See “French Polishing on the Wood Lathe“) Since then, I’ve gotten several requests for more information. So here goes… First, surface preparation is key. … Continue reading
French Polishing on a Wood Lathe
As my friends and collectors know, I am passionately committed to environmentally friendly finishes – what the FDA calls “GRAS” (“Generally Regarded As Safe.”) For me, that usually means using pure, food-grade walnut oil on all pieces intended for … Continue reading
Why be “Environmentally Friendly”?
On my “About” page, I talk about creating woodturnings from trees destroyed by storms or destined for the wood pile. I follow this practice both for ecological reasons and because it gives me almost total control over the material that … Continue reading