Three Simple Finishes

Many woodworkers learn how to apply one kind of finish and then just stick with it. In this video Michael Dresdner helps you round out your repertoire, showing you how to apply a simple wax finish, shellac-and-wax, and a polyurethane with only a rag for a tool. Each topcoat he applies can be bought, already mixed, at your local hardware store or home center. It's a simple process: rag on your finish, wipe it off, let it dry, recoat. You’ve got to see this to learn how little you have to do to get a classy, silky, surface that’s ideal for most indoor furniture.