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  2. French polish - Wikipedia

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    French polishing a table. French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy.French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.

  3. Scrub Daddy’s famous sponge was rejected by a Fortune 500 ...

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    Scrub Daddy inventor Aaron Krause, 45, sold his first company, which made buffing pads, to 3M in 2008. He tried to include the now-ubiquitous dish sponge he had invented, which was marketed as a ...

  4. Steel wool - Wikipedia

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    Steel wool burning in air. Steel wool is commonly used by woodworkers, metal craftsmen, and jewelers to clean and smooth working surfaces and give them shine. [3] However, when used on oak, remaining traces of iron may react with tannins in the wood to produce blue or black iron stain, and when used on aluminum, brass, or other non-ferrous metal surfaces may cause after-rust which will dull ...

  5. Polishing (metalworking) - Wikipedia

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    Buffing may be done by hand with a stationary polisher or die grinder, or it may be automated using specialized equipment. When buffing there are two types of buffing motions: the cut motion and the color motion. The cut motion is designed to give a uniform, smooth, semi-bright surface finish.

  6. 118 Satisfying Before And After Restoration Pics That Prove ...

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    Image credits: stickchomper Those restorations where wooden furniture is brought to its original state I enjoy the most. When antique or vintage pieces get a good cleaning, a fresh coat of stain ...

  7. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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    Wood finishing starts with sanding either by hand, typically using a sanding block or power sander, scraping, or planing. Imperfections or nail holes on the surface may be filled using wood putty or pores may be filled using wood filler. Often, the wood's color is changed by staining, bleaching, or any of a number of other techniques.

  8. It's Easier Than You Think to Season a Cast-Iron Pan - AOL

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    It depends on how often you use the pan, but if you notice rust or a sticky coating develop, or if the nonstick finish starts to dull, follow the steps above to season the pan again.

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