Wood Finishing Videos
Learn about wood finishing through videos covering surface preparation, finish selection, and application techniques. These demonstrations offer practical guidance on using wood finishing products, applying different types of finishes, and achieving consistent results on woodworking projects.
Choosing the Right Finish
Many woodworkers, regardless of their skill level, find finishing a daunting task. In this introduction to our video series on finishing, Lee Valley woodworker Andrew helps demystify the process. He explains how to choose the best finish for your project and discusses surface preparation.
Using Oil Finishes
In this second video in our series about finishing, Lee Valley woodworker Andrew provides an overview of oil finishes. He discusses different kinds of oil finishes, from why theyāre popular to their limitations, and how theyāre applied.
Wood Finishing: Painting
In this third installment of our video series on finishing, Lee Valley woodworker Andrew discusses the use of paint as a wood finish. Andrew shows us three kinds of paint and how they can be used to create different finishes on your work.
Working with Shellac
Need a finish that dries quickly, is forgiving to apply and looks great? Consider shellac. Join woodworker Andrew Strome as he walks you through what shellac is and how to get the best results with it. You might be inspired to give it a try in your own work.
Learn How to Finish Your Work with Allback Linseed Oil Wax
Applying linseed oil and beeswax is a simple, approachable way to give your projects an attractive, tactile finish. Join Mitchell Wideman as he walks you through the finishing steps with tinted Allback linseed oil wax, from surface preparation to the final result.