Wood Finishing, preparation is everything. This video will show you how to set the stage for a perfect finish.
Master finisher Michael Dresdner discusses classic surface-preparation problems and their solutions. Learn how to recognize and remove dents, how to identify and fill gouges, how to pre-raise wood grain to get the best results under water-borne finishes, and most important, how to sand wood properly.
Sanding is more than just removing the scratches of one grit with the next finer grit. It's also about knowing which kind of sandpaper to use and when; the best direction which to sand; and how to get the best results, whether sanding by hand or with power.
Michael Dresdner is a nationally known finishing expert with more than 20 years experience in the field. The author of The New Wood Finishing Book, he teaches and writes on finishing for several woodworking magazines and is the founder of an online finishing chat group. Running time 20 minutes.
CA Prop 65 WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance know to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.