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 …
Key Factors When Choosing an Air Compressor for Your Wood Finishing Spray Gun Read More »
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 …
Wood Finishing Expert Marty Schlosser Joins Target Coatings Community Read More »
A hand or power tool is an investment that can last many years when properly maintained. I assume caring for your tools is a ritual you follow, but what about your spray equipment? This seems to be a stumbling block for some folks, because over the past 35 years of crawling through finishing shops, I …
My Wood Finishing Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet: Spray Gun Maintenance Read More »
‘Tis the season for giving, so today I thought we could exchange some ideas on the best wood finishing gifts you ever received…or gave. Feel free to think outside the box. It could be a tool or piece of equipment… Or simply a piece of great advice. Here’s are a few of my best wood …
The Best Wood Finishing Gifts You Ever Received…or Gave Read More »
I must admit, after months of development and testing… The launch of the NEW Emtech NR4000 Stain Series is exceeding all expectations. My sincerest “Thank You!” for all the kind words and orders coming in. I’ve been fielding common questions, too, so I shot the above video that covers… • Performance Benefits vs. Older Stains …
Enhancing or changing the color of wood is one of the most powerful and creative tools available to you. And there can be many considerations before you decide on using a dye- or pigment-based stain (or a dye/pigment blend). But before we even start considering the application, we should first learn how the two types …
Wood Stains 101: Understanding Dye vs. Pigment Stains Read More »
One of my new customers recently asked me if there are any good books about the art and science of wood finishing that can greatly streamline the learning curve. She had been spending a lot of time searching the web for reliable, practical and proven tips and procedures that would get her off on the …
The Most Important Wood Finishing Books in My Library (and Yours) Read More »
I think you’re going to like today’s topic, even if it’s not a technical, wood finishing “tip.” Given Labor Day is coming up and we’re honoring workers and workmanship… What I’d love to talk about is… How YOU got your start in wood finishing. Look, we all know woodworking and finishing isn’t easy – it …
If you’re reading this, you probably do most or all of your wood finishing. But there’s also a good chance (due to workload, scheduling, etc.,) you may need to find a good wood finisher you can rely on from time to time. The challenge is, trusting your work (and deadlines) to someone else isn’t easy. …
How to Find a Good Wood Finisher When You Need One Read More »
