What Kind of Finish Should You Use? | WOOD FINISHING BASICS

Don't be intimidated! Wood finishing is simple and easy. This video will get you started with the basics.

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[MrMonakat]

Protect yourself and others, wear a mask, gloves and ventilate your working area, I was diagnosed with cancer for not being told just that

[dancharlebois]

Putting paint brushes in a "zip-lock" bag has been a game changer for me. I used to regret having to finish projects with any kind of finish because I had to clean the brush each time. Now I put the brush in the bag and it's ready for the next coat. Steve, great idea, and thanks for the tip!

[kellyskountrykitchen]

This is the absolute best tutorial I've ever seen on any diy video. So much information without all the unnecessary 'blah blah blah' about nothing. You've done an excellent job staying on point and explaining the differences in each of these techniques. So many tutorials lose me when people talk talk talk too much. Thank you for the informative 'right to the point' explanation on each technique and product.

[panicwithcompulsion]

Honestly I watched the whole sponsorship plug just because he had the courtesy to put it at the end of the video. Also, it had a D&D reference. I like this guy.

[jonathanm]

You have no idea, NO IDEA, how much this video has helped to simplify things, I can't be the only one that is overhelmed by information on how to finish wood, this video just makes the decision making so much easier, honestly, after the youtube rabbit hole I have been down, you would think deciding on a finish was harder than building the actual furniture

[xxxnsfw]

It is so rare to find teachers that give ALL the info you need and recommend tools and everything. Thank you so much, i have a lot of catching up to do on your content and I'm enjoying it all!

[Feldspar__]

Dude, the microjig cut gets me every time. A+

[argries]

I wasn't aware that wood finish and staining were two different things before your videos! Thank you! This has been incredibly helpful! The simple language and thorough explanations are invaluable.

[mrcryptozoic]

Don't forget, as a last step, consider burnishing the finish with something like a brown paper such as grocery bag. And never lacquer outdoor wood, it allows mold growth (I've done it and have seen it).
If you don't want your finish to yellow over time, don't use oil based polyurethane. On something like hickory, catalpa or sycamore, you probably don't want it to yellow so use the water based type.

[jodyrowe]

I feel like I can trust this guy. Seems friendly and smart.

[LaplacianFourier]

Wow I had like 3 instances where I was like great I'm going with this technique only hear about the next one and then the next even better one. Very comprehensive and informative video. Thank you.

[GoGreenMan]

Hands down, the ABSOLUTELY best wood finishing video I have seen!
Thank you Sir!
You Rock!

[ItsAdventureTime]

Safety tip; When using Linseed oil make sure you don't ball up the rags you used to apply it and throw them in the trash. Linseed oil can actually spontaneously com-bust if you have enough of it soaked into a bunch of flammable paper towels and throw them all in a hot small trash can together.

[Getsomeadat]

I’m building a guitar for my dad for his birthday and he loves natural wood finishes without the fluff of stain or paint. Thank you so much for helping me make this for him!

[KingJes]

Probably the best videos for info. This channel is where it’s at.

[ZachMontizor]

Most comprehensive and easy to watch "wood finish" video ever!! Glad to hear you like lacquer, that ended up being my choice. Thus this video really was perfect for someone who needed to finish a buttload of pine shelves!!

[archangel]

THIS WAS GREAT!!!! Best on YouTube I've found. Finishing wood gets complicated for lots of people.
Great job as usual.

[rickyricardo]

I am as beginner and amateur as they come, but this video has been remarkably informative and I know exactly what I want to use, how, and why. THANKS!!

[calidoggie]

Finally! The only person on YouTube who knows how to apply lacquer. It makes me cringe watching videos of people brushing back and forth (without enough lacquer on the brush) and then going back and brushing over the part that is half dry already. It dries in 30 seconds. One long brush stroke is all that is needed. I'm going to watch all of his videos now!

[frankiemorals]

My wife and I have been trying to figure out how to finish a benchtop for the past two days. This video saved my life.