How to apply varnish without brush marks
What is a varnish brush best brush for varnish Bristles Soft hair bristles work best with varnish. They can glide smoothly without causing any bubbling or streaking. If you have a big budget available, look for artificial fiber filaments. These are more durable and are highly recommended because they can work with any varnish. Nylon…
Varnish vs Polyurethane
Polyurethane and traditional varnish are durable protective coats that are applied to furniture. These coats have different uses and provide varying levels of protection from harsh weather elements. When applied, the finishes will cure and seep into the wood, thereby offering flexible protection. Correctly choosing between the two will be crucial in providing your furniture…
Spar Urethane vs Polyurethane
What is spar urethane used for? Spar urethane is a varnish with unique qualities used to treat boats. It was often called spar varnish when first produced and used on sailing boats. Spar urethane is waterproof and UV resistant. These features are one of the reasons it is trendy. Manufacturers decided to adopt these qualities…
How to taper a dowel without a lathe
Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:56 amHow do you taper without a lathe? How can we reduce diameter without a lathe? Grinder and handheld drill You can use this if you have a large amount of handheld precision. The main benefit of these tools is that both instruments can reach high rotation speeds….
How to sharpen carbide lathe tools
Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:57 amCan you sharpen carbide turning tools? How do you sharpen carbide blades? Stand next to the grinder, ensuring that the fragments flying out don’t hurt people as the grinding happens. Keep your elbows clamped at the waist to reduce unnecessary vibrations during grinding. Keep the turning tool…
What year is my Atlas lathe
Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:57 amWhat year is my Atlas lathe? It is often difficult to identify the year of an Atlas lathe, given its vintage nature. This problem is common for consumers who purchase secondhand options of this product. Deciding whether it’s worth investing in will depend heavily on this factor….
How to use a boring bar on a lathe
Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:57 amWhat is a lathe boring bar A boring bar is a tool you can use on a metal lathe. The machine operates a tool that rotates while moving a cutting tool. As it removes material, this works to enlarge the inside diameter of a workpiece. This is…
How to remove Chuck from a lathe
Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:57 amHow do you take the Chuck off a lathe? How do you remove the Chuck from a Craftsman lathe? A small hole will allow you to reach the grub screw. This screw is used to secure the spindle adapter. You can use a lathe test bar or…
