Stew Hagerty
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Osmo Polyx. I used the exact same sku George suggests. It's not cheap, but a little goes a long way. It's actually perfect for bowls for me. ...

In fact, you may not even need to lightly sand. I think you want to get more finish in (not on). I realize my description is a little vague. With...

At first glance, I see WHITE spots. That would suggest contamination. But your description and the 4th pic make me think it's just a sheen...

Congratulations on the birth of your 5th son. You have my admiration. Always wish I had more kids.

This is hard to advise from the picture. First, it's hard to tell how deep the crotch is. I can't tell if it's split. Next, beware that...

I love this vise. I'm using drawknives and spokeshaves and gouges (2 handed tools) for all but the finishing work; I'm coming at spoons more as a...

Looks like it worked out for you. Good looking bench. I do a decent amount of carving. Enough to know that there's some variance in what people...

I'd use the same top coat too.

We are very precious about our walnut aren't we ;)

It is true that it is a possibility. I have made many walnut pieces of all sorts. I've stained none of them. The higher exposure to UV light, the...

You may also lose some unaccounted for width if you have any tension in that board. More impressive than width for width's sake is intentional...

I enjoy the challenge of making a board work. I think the one you are talking about is the 2nd from left (with the crazy grain in the middle of the...

To second John's advice: sealing the ends is imperative. It's arguably more important than even getting the pith out. I am not scientific on how...

My CBN wheel came with a bushing to fit a 5/8" arbor. I had spherical washers from another wheel. These do not seat properly with the bushing. I do...