I’m a sucker for wax finishes; there’s just something about the tactile experience of running your hand over a perfectly smooth wood surface finished with wax IMO. So much so that I’ve been experimenting trying to find that just right combination of easy to wipe on, easy to buff off, smooth not waxy, and somewhere on the glossier side of satin finish that just begs to be touched.

I have very strong opinions about finish. So what’s your go-to? Is it homemade or off the shelf (no judgement)? Let’s compare notes.

I’m a sucker for wax finishes; there’s just something about the tactile experience of running your hand over a perfectly smooth wood surface finished with wax IMO. So much so that I’ve been experimenting trying to find that just right combination of easy to wipe on, easy to buff off, smooth not waxy, and somewhere on the glossier side of satin finish that just begs to be touched.

I have very strong opinions about finish. So what’s your go-to? Is it homemade or off the shelf (no judgement)? Let’s compare notes.

I looked everywhere for my right angle clamps. For like 2 weeks in the process of building a console cabinet for a friend. Anticipated needing them but couldn’t find them for the life of me. So I finally ordered a new set and when I went to find them a home, I opened up a drawer and there was the first set! I hate it when that happens!

Anyone ever order from KM Tools? I ordered a marking gauge on 12/21 and it looks like it hasn’t shipped yet. I’m trying to give them the benefit of the doubt with the holidays but there have been seven business days in between and they are not responding to my emails. Is this the norm for them?

I feel like we are all beginners for a long time in our own minds. I have been at it for a few years now with a variety of projects under my belt. Recently had the opportunity to toss my name in for a directory of makers at my chip’s school. It surprised me how long it took me to have the confidence to commit. The deciding factor was a flurry of requests from friends looking for things made.

So what made you think that maybe you’re better at this than you think you are?

I feel like we are all beginners for a long time in our own minds. I have been at it for a few years now with a variety of projects under my belt. Recently had the opportunity to toss my name in for a directory of makers at my chip’s school. It surprised me how long it took me to have the confidence to commit. The deciding factor was a flurry of requests from friends looking for things made.

So what made you think that maybe you’re better at this than you think you are?

I swear I’m so tired of everyone wanting everything walnut that it’s like I roll my eyes whenever I hear it now. I find myself very drawn to maple, probably as a protest vote. The curlier the better IMO!

I swear I’m so tired of everyone wanting everything walnut that it’s like I roll my eyes whenever I hear it now. I find myself very drawn to maple, probably as a protest vote. The curlier the better IMO!

All I can say is that it’s…different. Gloves stiffening up as I’m applying because it’s literally drying that fast. Goes on beautifully. Kind of weird to be able to take the applicator I was using last night, dip it in the jar, it’s ready to use again! Using it to seal some old doors after stripping and before paint.

All I can say is that it’s…different. Gloves stiffening up as I’m applying because it’s literally drying that fast. Goes on beautifully. Kind of weird to be able to take the applicator I was using last night, dip it in the jar, it’s ready to use again! Using it to seal some old doors after stripping and before paint.