“To Fill or Not to Fill… That is the Question.” This article walks you through how to work with grain filler. When I was making furniture for a living, nearly every one of my clients had their own idea of what constituted “finely finished” furniture. That enabled (or should I say “forced”) me to develop …
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How to Get the Ultimate Furniture Finish – Part 2. By Marty Schlosser In Part 1 of this article, I shared my first three “pro tips” for getting the ultimate furniture finish… 1. Understanding Objectives 2. Selecting Finishing Materials & Equipment 3. Preparation Today, I’m going to share tips #4 through #7. So, let’s pick …
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How to Get the Ultimate Furniture Finish – Part 1. By Marty Schlosser There’s no denying the key role finishing plays in any successful piece of furniture or set of cabinets. Even an exciting design, meticulously crafted with the most appropriate materials will fall flat if the furniture finish is poorly conceived and executed. The …
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Have you noticed “2K polyurethanes” or simply “2K urethanes” are “having a moment” on social media lately? I certainly have, and I must admit, I have some concerns about what is being said (or not said) about these products, particularly the ones being marketed as “safer” because they are water based. If you haven’t heard …
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Thanks to Larry H., Frank, Glen J., Corey, and Aaron H., for your comments on Marty’s tip about compressed air spray guns. Today, I’d like to tell you about my favorite turbine spray gun. It’s the Fuji T75G Turbine Gravity HVLP Spray Gun. UPDATE: You can get the FREE Fuji Spray gun of your choice …
Let’s face it, working in a poorly lit shop isn’t much fun. And more importantly, unless you can clearly see what you’re working on – and this is critical to finishing – your chances of consistently producing pro-grade work will be diminished. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Given the technology available to …
When we shop for spray equipment (including a spray gun air cap set), we’re flooded with all sorts of technical information that, at times, makes the waters a bit muddy in trying to make a final purchase. Do we want a turbine unit? Do we want a compressed air gun? Is my compressor the right …
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Not sure if you saw it, but Doug F., posed a great question about CFM capacity for hobbyists vs. pros on Marty Schlosser’s article on “Choosing the Best Air Compressors for Your Shop.” You can find Marty’s informative answer down in the comments section, here. And speaking of questions… I received a number of them …
A source of reliable, clean air for your spray guns is one of the main elements needed to get the professional finishing results we all want. In this post, I’ll focus on air compressors (we’ll cover turbines in future posts) and show you the factors I consider most important when selecting one. So let’s jump …
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You are in for a real treat this year. The man many call, “The industry’s go to expert,” Marty Schlosser, is joining the Target Coatings community to provide handy advice, guidance and answers to your wood finishing questions (which you can ask in the comments section below). Marty probably needs no introduction, but if you …
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