Finishing Tip- Probably Old News

old or not, it’s good info for anyone.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

I like your idea. It’s good to be reminded of these simple solutions. I’ve been pushing thumbtacks through matt board, then tapping the small wooden pieces in place so they are slightly elevated from the matt board. That way I can keep the finish from sticking to the surface beneath, but they sometimes tend to come off if I bump them too hard when staining or varnishing.

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

new blood here…what does the tape do? it looks like it sits on it…but then what? is it so they wont move as you brush on the finish? is that the idea?

-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007

i believe so napaman.
good idea, i woudnt have thought of it. thanks.

Finishing small parts is always a problem for me and I’m glad you posted it. It’s another one of those tricks that makes you say, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Yeah, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Great idea.

-- Berta in NC

thank you for the great tip : )

-- I'm absolutely positive that I couldn't be more uncertain!

Good tip King.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

A good tip can’t be beaten well done Alistair

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I don’t know why I have never thought of it before, but it is a great tip, and will find use in my shop from now on. thanks for the tip.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

Thanks for posting this tip.I’m sure it will come in handy one of these days.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

Good tips are always welcome, and this is a great one! I use custom color FastCaps with my cabinetry, and I use tape to hold them so I can spray them at the same time I’m spraying the cabinet parts.

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It is a good tip whether a newbie or an old hand. Thanks.

we can never have enough of these quick tips on this site… it helps the beginner learn a few new things and reminds the veteran woodworkers about something they may have not used in a while… thanks for posting this…

-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)

Great tip. Hadn’t heard that before.

-- Scott