You’ve heard me say the No. 1 rule of wood finishing is to “take your time.” It’s true — there are certain things you simply can’t rush. But being efficient is not the same as “rushing,” and there ARE ways you can get more done in less time. While visiting the shops of some of […]
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Here it is… The last step of my wood finishing troubleshooting “cheat sheet.” Next week we’ll move on to brand new tips and topics. For now, let’s conclude this series with Step 5: Water and Chemical Resistance of the Finished Piece. Yes, this is related to last week’s tips on “drying and curing,” and falls
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We’ve reached the final two steps of my Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet (totally new tips/topics will follow, I promise). Thanks to Rob C. and Anthony D. for your blog comments on last week’s subject: “Compatibility of Primers and Pigmented Topcoats”. Today, let’s talk about Step 4: Managing the Drying and Curing of Finished Parts. As finishers
Glad you are finding value in the wood finishing troubleshooting cheat sheet I’ve been sharing. Big thanks to Blair L., Dan L., Barry, and Russ for their blog comments last week about, “Step 2: Stain and Topcoat Compatibility,” including… “Keep the advice coming.” “This is timely.” And… “Seriously helped me.” I must admit, it feels
Last week we covered Step 1 (surface preparation) of my troubleshooting “cheat sheet” to help you quickly identify and avoid most finishing problems. (Thank you to Vern W., Lawrence M., Joe K., Michael A., and Bill K. for your blog comments and kind words.) Today, we’ll move on to Step 2: Stain and Topcoat Compatibility.
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A couple weeks ago, I shared tips on adjusting for seasonal weather changes to ensure your finishes come out the way you want. (A big thanks to Brian M., Mike L., Larry M., Chris D., Bob M., Jeff S., and Paul K., who shared their comments and kind words!) Of course, there are plenty other
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Yes, the national slowdown has begun courtesy of Covid-19 now spreading across rural America. It is popping up in areas that seemed isolated from the greater metropolitan regions – we are all waiting, watching for the curve to drop…The experts agree: we WILL get through this. But while we do this, we as manufacturers, fabricators
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I know many of you trust my EM7000HBL High Build Water-Based Lacquer (aka EM7000) as a clear coat to protect and beautify your work. But there’s a new product that works even better… The newly formulated EM7000, which has been in production since March 1, 2020, is now available to our custom shop and DIY
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Have you ever wondered why, despite following the same finishing procedures, one spray application comes out perfect…but the very next day the same procedure turns into a dogfight? Here’s a pro finishing tip: It could be the weather causing the problem. You see, most coatings perform predictably within a certain temperature/humidity range, but if you
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Greetings! Jeff Weiss here, owner and formulating chemist at Target Coatings. Over the next few weeks, you will be receiving regular messages from me in the form of “Notes from the Emtech Lab™” emails. Consider them, “expert advice for projects done right.” If you haven’t heard much from me lately, it’s because I’ve been putting
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