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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
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By Jimmy Cox
 There are two general types of finishes for furniture, classified according to whether they are transparent or opaque. The transparent finishes, designed to bring out the natural beauty of the wood are oil, water, and spirit stains, rubbed oil and wax finishes, shellacs, varnishes, and clear lacquer. The opaque coatings include paint and lacquer enamels.
The most vital step in the finishing of furniture is the preparation of the wood surfaces. The wood is the foundation of the finish, and whether the finish is opaque or transparent, what lies under it will affect its character and reflect the degree of skill and care bestowed upon it.
In all newly made furniture, whether a copy of an old piece or the latest modern design, the basic treatment is the same. The wood must be smooth and free from rough grain, and all dust carefully wiped off before any finish is applied. The first stage in finishing any piece is the smoothing of the surface, and for this operation steel scrapers, sandpaper, and steel wool may be used.
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 |
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By Jason Gerth
 Outdoor living is becoming more and more popular. As folks head out to their local big box store (Home Depot and Lowe's come to mind) to shop for outdoor tables, chairs, tent awnings, and other items for their outdoor space, the temptation is to buy it all then and there without carefully examining how well some of those items will hold-up. Among the most comfortable of outdoor furniture is the Adirondack chair, and among the sometimes most sloppily manufactured and cheaply sold furniture at these stores is yes, you guessed it, the Adirondack chair.
While there are many things to look for when purchasing an Adirondack chair, I will focus in this article only on a few aspects of construction that you should avoid. Watching out for these red flags will make a huge difference in the safety and longevity of life of these fine, comfortable outdoor wood products.
Many budget Adirondack chairs found at big box stores are constructed exclusively with nails and glues. These chairs are usually made with quantity of production in mind rather than quality. Thus, they |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 March 2008 )
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