To keep my brushes from drying out between coats—and make them easier to clean afterward—I suspend them in water or solvent (depending on which paint or finish I’m using). To do that, I drill a hole above the ferrule just large enough to fit a thin dowel or barbecue skewer. I slide the dowel or skewer through the hole and rest it on the rim of the jar or cup.
—Megan Fitzpatrick, Cincinnati, Ohio
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Waterlox Original
Versatile wiping varnish is easy to apply and great for both satin and gloss finishes.
Bahco 6-Inch Card Scraper
The size and thickness are what matter here. A consistent performer, this Bahco scraper is found in many shops we visit.
Diablo ‘SandNet’ Sanding Discs
While Diablo’s SandNet disks perform similarly to conventional paper abrasives in terms of material removal and surface prep (with some exceptions at the lower grits), they make keeping your work surface and work area clean much easier, thanks to the great dust collection possible with them.
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