finishing

It serves to protect the finish. It dries quickly and provides a hard finish

• lacquer

• paint

• shellac

It is made of pigment, oil, and turpentine. It is used where a transparent finish may not be desired

• lacquer

• paint

• varnish

It is one of the oldest and most common finishing materials. It is produced from the secretions of an insect called "lac."

• varnish

• lacquer

• shellac

It is a liquid that can be spread on a surface in a thin film, giving the wood an even transparent coating

• varnish

• shellac

• wax

It enters the wood grain rather than "setting up" on the surface and leaves no perceptible surface coating or film

• wax

• penetrating finish

• shellac

It is used to seal and protect the wood. It can be used to rejuvenate an old finish or can be used as a finish itself

• wax

• penetrating finish

• varnish

It is one of the most important steps in enhancing wood.

• Painting

• Varnishing

• Finishing

Immediately after cutting the wood, this is the next step. It uses planes, spokeshaves, and sandpaper.

• Finishing

• Smoothening

• Measuring

It is the craft of making useful products using wood

• Crafting

• Drafting

• Woodworking

This method uses a handsaw or electrical saw. It cuts wood into desired shapes and sizes.

• Finishing

• Cutting

• Smoothening