Guides · Section 05
Sanding & Finishing
A finish shows every step that came before it. These guides cover surface preparation — planing, scraping and sanding in sequence — and choosing and applying stains, oils and film finishes for the look and protection a piece needs.
- Subjects
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What this section covers
- 5.1
Surface preparation
Planing, scraping and a grit sequence that removes the marks of the step before.
- 5.2
Stains and dyes
Colouring wood evenly, and controlling blotch.
- 5.3
Oils and film finishes
Oils, varnish, shellac and lacquer: protection, appearance and application.