From the editors of Fine Woodworking magazine, Best Finishing Techniques (Taunton ... scratches left by coarser grits? Would cherry, a blotch-prone wood, respond best to finer-grit sanding?

This once-dated cabinet finish is making a comeback due to its timeless elegance, durability, and versatility. Many ...

I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best natural finish for wood? Will shellac hold up? — P.K., Katonah A: Shellac was the ...