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How to Repair Dents and Gouges

How to Repair Dents and Gouges

Dents and gouges are both flaws in the wood. But they are not the same thing, so they should be repaired differently. Dents are compressed wood. The wood fibers are still intact, just pressed down or indented. Gouges are also indentations, but the wood fibers have...

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What can I spray with my Apollo Sprayers HVLP turbine sprayer?

What can I spray with my Apollo Sprayers HVLP turbine sprayer?

We often receive questions about finishing and spraying. One interesting question that keeps coming across our desk is about Apollo Sprayers HVLP turbine spray systems and what they are best suited for. Since many of our readers are woodworkers, one of the questions...

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Apollo Sprayers Is the Best HVLP, Buyer Beware of Copies

For over 50 years Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. has been recognized as the HVLP innovator, producer and manufacturer worldwide of TrueHVLP™ spray guns and TrueHVLP™ Turbo Spray Systems. Throughout our history Apollo Sprayers has introduced many “HVLP firsts” and...

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I think my stain came out too dark. Is there a solution?

I think my stain came out too dark. Is there a solution?

There are two broad categories of stain: dye that is dissolved in a liquid, and dye and/or pigment that is combined with a binder. The first are usually called “dye” stains and are sold either as powders for you to do the dissolving, or are already dissolved in a...

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Stepping Up to Spray Finishing

Stepping Up to Spray Finishing

The vast majority of hobbyist woodworkers, and quite a few professional woodworkers - who might only complete a project or two a month - do their finishing by hand. However, as you begin to undertake more projects, or you move to making larger pieces, it's natural to...

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Enhancing the Appearance of Wood with Stains

Enhancing the Appearance of Wood with Stains

While there are some woodworkers who might cringe at the thought of staining wood, there are good reasons why you might want to do so. Some lighter colored woods, such as poplar, alder, beech, and birch tend to look somewhat bland, and can benefit from a bit of color....

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How Hard is it to Clean the Spray Gun?

How Hard is it to Clean the Spray Gun?

Making the Switch from Brush to Spray Believe it or not this is one of the first questions we are asked by people making the switch from brush to spray. How Hard is it to Clean the Spray Gun? Most often you can clean your spray gun faster than you can clean a brush!...

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TIP: Dealing with Grain Raising

TIP: Dealing with Grain Raising

Whenever water or any stain or finish that contains water comes in contact with wood, it causes the wood fibers to swell, which is called “grain raising” or “raised grain.” After the water has dried the wood feels rough to the touch, and thinly applied finishes also...

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Seven Types of Stain

Seven Types of Stain

We use the term “stain” to identify a colorant we apply to wood to change its color. But stains are not equal. Besides the obvious differences in color, there are at least seven categories of commercial stains that each apply and color differently. If you really want...

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