Open or enclosed: Choosing a spray booth
When choosing spray booths, woodworkers have two primary options: an open face or an enclosed paint booth. Here are a few things to consider.
Sanding and Finishing
5 orbital sanding mistakes to avoid
Sanding with a random orbital sander or orbital sander (without random pattern) is not complicated, but there are several things to consider to avoid problems, and get the best possible finish.
The balancing act of spray gun atomization
Atomization is the breaking down of the fluid stream, using pressurized air, into fine droplets which are then projected onto the target surface.
By
Marty Schlosser
6 steps to changing your spray gun nozzle
Here’s how to change the needle, nozzle, and/or air cap on your spray gun for wood finishing applications.
How to check for roll wear on a roll coater or adhesive spreader
Tips for maintaining your roll coater or adhesive spreader.
Processing wenge and dark finishes
Q. We are processing wenge and have what looks like sap or resin pockets so that the finish does not darken like it darkens the rest of the wood.
By
Gene Wengert
Decoding coated abrasives: A guide to selecting the ideal sandpaper
When it comes to navigating the world of coated abrasives, there are many variables to consider, and it can be complicated to identify the best solution to meet your needs.
Poor paint finish on panel
Q. Once in a great while, we see a white paint turn dingy in small regions on a panel. Oftentimes this dinginess shows up a month or two after painting. What is this?
By
Gene Wengert
Got swirl marks? Here's how to end them once and for all
Put swirl marks from orbital sanding in your rear-view.
Grain pattern showing through painted doors
Q. We have a problem with painted pieces of solid wood in cabinets that we send out. They are smooth when we ship them, but a month or so after they are installed in a house, the grain pattern of the wood shows through the painted finish.
By
Gene Wengert
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