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Clear wood finishes

Clear wood finshes are perhaps the toughest part of any wood working project. A clear wood finish allows the beauty of the wood show through.

Proper preperation is an important part of finishing any wood project. Follow the instructions included with each product for the best method of preparing the wood to accept a finish.

Here are some articles that will help you with finishing wood.

Finishing Questions
Nordy Rockler's finishing questions will help you make good choices when finishing.

Finishing Test
Wood Finishing Test, Picking the right finish for your most recent woodworking triumph may seem like a daunting task.

	Polyurethane Satin Gel Finish This is one of the easiest to use finishes we've found!.. Polyurethane Satin Gel Finish
	Zinsser Bullseye® SealCoatT This is the only sanding sealer you will ever need! It gives depth and beauty to wood grain, and won't raise or swell the wood grain. 100% wax-free formula dries in minutes and sands easily... Zinsser Bullseye® SealCoatT
	Rockler WunderCote Finish WunderCote water-based clear wood finish is the ideal finish for furniture and table tops. You'll create a hard, durable polyurethane finish that is non-yellowing and fast-drying - it can be sanded an.. Rockler WunderCote Finish
	Sam Maloof's Finishes Sam Maloof, one of America's most accomplished woodworkers, has used these same finishes on pieces placed in museums and the White House. Sold in pint and quart size cans... Sam Maloof's Finishes
	Nordic Oil Puts a lustrous finish on turnings... Nordic Oil
	Rockler's Tung Oil This Rockler exclusive organic finish is made from 100% pure tung oil, making it one of the safest available... Rockler's Tung Oil
	Salad Bowl Finish Use on any wooden surface that contacts food... Salad Bowl Finish
	Toymaker's Finish Safe for use on children's playthings... Toymaker's Finish
	Outdoor Oil Outdoor Oil is an exterior-rated penetrating linseed oil... Outdoor Oil
	Woodburst Chinawood Deck Oil Weather-treat wood and still allow it to breathe!.. Woodburst Chinawood Deck Oil
	Danish Oil Danish oil is unique because its high linseed oil content and its colorant (gilsonite) allow it to penetrate and color unlike pigmented stains... Danish Oil
	Butcher Block Oil Safe for cutting boards & wood utensils!.. Butcher Block Oil

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Clear wood finishes