Where are the spots coming
from? This is one of the first questions many new woodworkers ask.
After having just completed building their first masterpiece they're shocked
when they apply stain and light colored blotches appear out of
nowhere. This is often caused by small amounts of glue that get left
on the surface and prevent stain and finish from penetrating the
surface.
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“Squeeze
outs”, glue finger prints, and drips are often the culprits. Every
woodworker runs into this problem at some time and many
professional woodworkers are paranoid about searching for glue spots
before finishing.
One good way to locate them is to wipe down the surface
with denatured alcohol. The alcohol evaporates quickly and the temporarily
“wet” wood will be darker except where the glue remains. A cabinet
scraper (click here for more information on cabinet
scrapers) or a
little sanding will often take care of the problem.
WoodZone
Woodworking Retail Store 2263 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169.
Contact us: 1-803-791-3823 - woodmaster@woodzone.com
Offering in stock supplies for furniture making, finishing,
carving, turning, and other forms of woodcraft.
