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Woodworker Wednesday - Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paint by bob clagett of i like to make stuff
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It's Woodworker Wednesday, and we're dying to make some of the awesome things in Bob Clagett's tutorials on I Like To Make Stuff! Bob's goal is to share his creative knowledge freely, in order to empower others to pursue their passions.

*What Topcoat Should I Use on Padauk Wood?

Padauk Exotic Wood
Arm-R-Seal Technique Tips

We recommend an oil-based finish such as General Finishes Arm-R-Seal.

Oily woods can be tricky with any topcoat. The high oil content affects the drying process of the finish coats and Padauk has a very high oil content. Sometimes oily woods dry fine and sometimes they take weeks.

Enduro Professional Water-Based RTM Stains

General Finishes Stain Color Matching System: Enduro RTM Stain

General Finishes RTM (Ready To Match) Stain System for professional finishers, industrial users, and OEM manufacturing facilities makes color-matching the easiest process on the market.

Woodworker Wednesday - Ariele Alasko

custom wood art created by ariele alasko and finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints
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Wood you know, today is Woodworker Wednesday!  This week we're featuring Ariele Alasko, a Brooklyn-based woodworker known for her intricate, geometric patterned pieces. 

Are Water-Based Stains Any Good?

Water-Based Wood Stains from General Finishes

Now more than ever, water-based stains offer a viable alternative to oil-based and other solvent-based stains.

Water-based stains penetrate deeper into wood than oil-based stains, resulting in deep, rich colors in only one coat. Manufacturers, professionals, and DIY users moving away from solvent-based products to water-based systems find immediate advantages...

Water Based Wood Turners Finishes

General Finishes Clear Water Based Topcoat Wood Turner's Finish, 1/2 Pint Bottle

Wood Turner's Finish is a water-oil urethane hybrid for use on wood turnings, bowls and other lathe-turned projects, now made with more than 50% RENEWABLE RESOURCES formulated from sustainable materials that decrease the carbon footprint.

Water-Based Wood Stain

General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain with Renewable Resources

General Finishes Water Based Stains have superior qualities over oil-based stains. Their high-quality pigments produce rich, dark, uniform colors on hard-to-stain woods like maple and pine.

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