Finishing

Sanding, stains, oils, French polish and protective coats.

Finishing Advanced

French polish builds dozens of whisper-thin shellac layers with a pad. The result is a glass-like depth that no spray…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Finishing Intermediate

Dyes colour the wood itself; stains sit on top. Learn the difference and you can colour any wood evenly — and make…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Finishing Beginner

Sanding isn’t about grinding through every grit in the box. It’s about removing the marks from the step before — and…

4 min readOct 17, 2026

Finishing Intermediate

Mineral oil, board butter, hardwax oil or varnish? Match the finish to how the wood gets used — and know which…

4 min readOct 17, 2026