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		<title>Catch Every Scratch Before You Finish</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/10/29/catch-every-scratch-before-you-finish</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Tracz]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[inspection light]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raking light]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use raking light to spot scratches before the finish locks them in.]]></description>
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		<title>Chris Schwarz&#8217;s Soft-Wax Recipe</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/09/25/chris-schwarzs-soft-wax-recipe</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Schwarz]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This finish is nontoxic, simple to make, and easy to apply]]></description>
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		<title>Suspend Brushes in Solvent to Keep Them Wet Between Coats</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Fitzpatrick]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finishing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Paint]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suspend your brushes in water or solvent with a dowel or skewer pushed through a hole you've drilled above the ferrule.]]></description>
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		<title>13 Tips for a Better Oil-Based Varnish Finish</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/07/09/13-tips-for-a-better-oil-based-varnish-finish</link>
		<comments>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/07/09/13-tips-for-a-better-oil-based-varnish-finish#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Mascelli]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finishing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The dos, the dont's, and a few things you never thought of when working with oil-based varnish.]]></description>
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		<title>Transform White Ash into Brown Oak</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/07/07/transform-white-ash-into-brown-oak</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry NM Dima]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finishing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Common acrylic paint and a tinted wax are easy to apply]]></description>
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		<title>Mix Sand Into Finish to Stabilize Mattress on Platform Bed</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/05/27/mix-sand-into-finish-to-stabilize-mattress-on-platform-bed</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 14:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beds]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To prevent a mattress from sliding around on a platform bed, mix a nonskid additive into some of the finish used on the bed and apply it to the platform with a roller.]]></description>
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		<title>Adding Leather Pads to Chair Legs</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/04/11/adding-leather-pads-to-chair-legs</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Strano]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chair pads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floor protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glides]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no place for store-bought chair pads on fine furniture. In this video, learn how to add leather pads to chairs to protect floors. ]]></description>
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		<title>Airbrushed Accents for Fine Furniture</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/02/28/airbrushed-accents-for-fine-furniture</link>
		<comments>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/02/28/airbrushed-accents-for-fine-furniture#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aspen Golann]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Squares]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aspen Golann's process will help you take a creative and contemporary approach to a traditional American style.]]></description>
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		<title>Painting and Carving the Coffer Chest</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/02/19/painting-and-carving-the-coffer-chest</link>
		<comments>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/02/19/painting-and-carving-the-coffer-chest#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Schwarz]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Carving]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As if building the coffer weren’t fun enough, painting and carving it notch up the excitement. A choice of paints and colors and endless design possibilities for carving can change the look and feel of the piece.]]></description>
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		<title>Finishing in Cold Weather</title>
		<link>https://www.finewoodworking.com/2025/01/29/finishing-in-cold-weather</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Elisabeth Hawk]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find the appropriate temperature to store and apply your finishes, and get tips for ensuring that your finish cures properly. ]]></description>
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