Questions and Answers
What is the type of finish that actually soaks into the wood?
Penetrating
What are the uniform ridges caused by the revolving cutterhead of a planer or jointer known as?
Millmarks
What is a cloth that has been treated to attract and hold dust?
Tack rag
What do we call liquids that dissolve other substances?
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What is used to close the pores of open-grained woods such as oak and walnut?
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What reddish-brown stain or grayish-black iron oxide material is used to produce a smooth finish when mixed with water or oil?
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What oil is mixed into oil-based paints and can also be used to finish some types of furniture?
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What is the process of removing the color from wood to lighten it known as?
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The only two reasons for finishing wood are to protect it and add to its beauty.
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Water-based finishes are more environmentally friendly than oil-based finishes.
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Surface preparation is not as important as choosing the correct finish for a project.
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You should remove all excess glue before applying a finish to a project since glue does not take stain.
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Shallow dents can often be raised by using a household iron and a wet cloth to apply steam.
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If necessary, bleach the wood to lighten it or even out the color. (Step _)
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Stain the wood to enhance the grain or change its color. (Step _)
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Seal the wood. (Step _)
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If the wood is open-grained, use a filler and apply another coat of sealer. (Step _)
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Apply the topcoat. (Step _)
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Rub, polish, and/or wax the surface to produce the desired sheen and to provide additional protective coating. (Step _)
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Study Notes
Finishing Techniques and Materials
- Penetrating finish soaks into the wood, providing deep protection and enhancement.
- Millmarks are uniform ridges left on wood surfaces by the cutterhead of planers or jointers.
- Tack rags attract and hold dust, ensuring surfaces are clean prior to finishing.
- Solvents dissolve other substances and are crucial in many finishing processes.
- Fillers close the pores of open-grained woods (e.g., oak, walnut) for a smoother finish.
- Rottenstone, a reddish-brown or grayish-black iron oxide, is used with water or oil to achieve a smooth finish after rubbing with pumice.
- Linseed oil is an oil mixed into oil-based paints, also applicable for finishing furniture.
Wood Treatment Processes
- Bleaching removes color from wood, lightening it for better finish application.
- Finishing wood serves two main purposes: protection and enhancement of beauty.
- Water-based finishes are more environmentally friendly compared to oil-based options.
Importance of Surface Preparation
- Surface preparation is critical and equally important as selecting the right finish for a project.
- Excess glue should be removed before finishing since it does not absorb stain.
Repair and Color Adjustments
- Shallow dents can be corrected by applying steam with an iron and wet cloth, which swells the wood cells.
Finishing Steps
- Step 1: Bleach to lighten or even out the wood color if necessary.
- Step 2: Stain the wood to enhance grain and alter color.
- Step 3: Seal the wood to protect it.
- Step 4: If the wood is open-grained, apply a filler followed by another coat of sealer.
- Step 5: Apply the topcoat for final finish.
- Step 6: Rub, polish, and/or wax the surface to achieve the desired sheen and offer additional protection.
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Test your knowledge on various wood finishing techniques and materials in this comprehensive quiz. Explore topics such as penetrating finishes, fillers, and environmental considerations. Understand the importance of proper wood treatment and finishing for enhancing beauty and protection.
