Finishing a Woodworking Project Before Assembly

If you’re anything like George, you don’t like stressing over the minute details of a project after you think you’re already done. So George Vondriska teaches you the advantages to finishing a woodworking project before assembly. By applying finish to a piece with tight corners and small spaces prior to final assembly, you can avoid having to do any cleanup work on the spots you want to leave bare.

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7 Responses to “Advantages to Finishing a Woodworking Project Before Assembly”

AHMED August 12th, 2017

what is the best wood insulation materiel in very hot dry weather up to 55 degree ?
this is outdoor sets nearest the fountain and garden ( some of water come into it )

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- Customer Service August 16th, 2017
  
  Hi Ahmed. Wow, that is really hot! Unfortunately I don’t have a suggestion for you on an insulation material as I have never looked into this. Please let us know what you come up with.
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  Paul-WWGOA
  
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Michael January 22nd, 2018

Understood that you need to mask glue joints to prevent topcoat from impacting adhesion. Is it necessary (or advisable) to mask for oil or water based stains as well? How about for sanding sealer?

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- Customer Service January 24th, 2018
  
  Hi Michael. You don’t have to mask for stains; just let them dry thoroughly. You will want to mask for sanding sealer, however, as any sealer will interfere with glue adhesion.
  Thanks
  Paul-WWGOA
  
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Jack March 8th, 2018

George, watched your video in finishes but still not sure about my situation. what finish would you recomment for small unfinished / natural wood toys? Trains, planes, etc. Needs to be safe, something to give some luster to wood grains, protects wood better, add definition to assortment of woods. and easy as possible to do in small shop.
PaPa Jack

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- Customer Service March 9th, 2018
  
  Hi Jack. I would consider a couple different safe finish options:
  Howard Cutting Board Oil: http://amzn.to/2FfcoXmHoward Butcher Block Conditioner: http://amzn.to/2EQGOkAMahoney's Food Safe Walnut Oil Finish: http://amzn.to/2Csl35rGeneral Finishes Salad Bowl Finish:http://amzn.to/2CvstVw
  The salad bowl finish will be the most durable option. It is basically a food safe poly. The others will penetrate into the wood and not provide great protection, but will look nice and be easy to refresh if ever desired.
  Thanks
  Paul-WWGOA
  
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Bob Fischer June 26th, 2018

Do you tape slightly past the line to make sure you have no gaps in the finish? Getting the tape perfectly alined on butt joints (with dominos) seems like it would be hard.

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