In Part 1 of this article, we covered the definition, importance, and measurement of wet film thickness. Today, we’ll do the same for dry film thickness. As important as wet film thickness is, “the total thickness of the film finish when dry” is equally important. This (in bold) is the definition of dry film thickness. Simply […]
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There are several factors that influence the quality and performance of water based polyurethane and water based lacquer film finishes, including: Surface preparation… Finishing products… Application equipment… Environment (temperature & relative humidity)… And of course, knowledge and technique. An important part of knowledge and technique is knowing and applying the optimal thickness of finish to
“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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In Part 1 of this post, I opened a discussion on the growing popularity of waterborne 2K polyurethanes, also commonly called “2K WB’s,” “2K urethanes,” “2K-PU,” “two-part” or “2-pack” urethanes. These are waterborne coating formulations that use a secondary additive in their design, making the coating a 2-component system. With the use of 2K polyurethanes
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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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I’m obviously thrilled that our EM8000 Conversion Varnish is the one Jason liked the best, but even if it hadn’t come out on top in this walnut finishing review, I think Jason’s comprehensive testing approach is to be applauded. If you’d like to learn more about the “winning” products Jason talked about… Here’s a link
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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. What I find most intriguing about the Fuji T75G Turbine Gravity HVLP
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In my last post, I covered why LED woodshop lighting is so popular today… And how to convert your shop over to LED if you’re in the market to do so. Today, I’m going to discuss what is arguably the MOST important aspect of any LED woodshop lighting consideration, and that is… Brightness and accuracy
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