FINISHING SECRETS, the articles
Everything I know about finishing turned wood
a series of articles
by Russ Fairfield

These are the secrets to a good finish on a piece of turned wood, as I know them. These are the same "Secrets" that you may have read on the Wood Central website.  These articles have been edited to add more detail and new information where it is available. All future revisions will be highlighted in the text.
Index to the Articles
Preface

Introduction

New Articles
These are the new articles that have been added since the original Finishing Secrets
were written.

Finishing Secrets??
My Word on what it takes to get a good "finish"

Food Safe Finish?
What it means and the FDA Regulations

WaxNEW
A discussion of the waxes, how to use them, their properties, and their problems.

Finish Gone Wrong NEW
Things that can go wrong with a finish, how to fix them, and how to keep them from
happening again.










The Original Finishing Secrets….
The numbering of the articles from the original has been retained for continuity with the version that is published in “Russ’s Corner” on the Wood Central  website.

2   "Sanding Savvy"

3   Bare Wood ?

4   Pens, Watches, and Small Personal Items

5    A "Deft" Finish   (1998)
as puiblished in the "American Woodworker", Fall  1998 issue
Journal os the American Association of Woodturners (AAW)

A "Deft" Finish (2009)
as revised with new information 12/24/09

6    Tung Oil

7    Using ”Wipe-On” Varnishes and Oils

8    Oils & Varnishes Over "Deft" Lacquer

9    Shellac and the “French Polish”

10  Friction Polishes

11   Lacquer

12  Dyes and Coloring

NOTE:
The Addendum that was included in the original “Finishing Secrets…” has been omitted. That information will be included in the appropriate articles as they are revised.
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