How to Stain Wood Like a PRO - 4 Simple Steps!

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Get a professional wood finish on your next woodworking project using simple staining techniques! I not only show you what to use and how to apply the products, buy why it’s important and what results you can expect if you don’t.
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  • @biscuittreewoodworks
    @biscuittreewoodworks Жыл бұрын

    A few sharp eared viewers have pointed out my error at the 2:00 mark. The sanding progression should be 100-120-150-180. Sorry for any confusion! 😅

  • @CallMe_Blondie

    @CallMe_Blondie

    Жыл бұрын

    I learned SO MUCH from your video! I’m finishing an old desk. My husband sanded the heck out of it, although he didn’t use your sanding progression technique, and these weird oil-like stains keep magically appearing after I stain the top. They actually get worse as the stain dries. It’s so frustrating! I’ve started over three times, but I cannot get rid of the magical mystery stains. Do you, or anyone reading this, have any advice so I can finally finish this project?

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CallMe_Blondie If it is some kind of oil soaked into the wood, that can be difficult to work with. You can try sanding down again (sorry I know, more sanding) then use some acetone to try removing the oil. Apply the pre stain conditioner and follow the steps in the video. Hope that helps!

  • @BardRaeLynFox

    @BardRaeLynFox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CallMe_Blondie One technique that may help remove some of the oil and reduce how much you need to sand is the same as you'd use to remove spilled candle wax from carpet or a tablecloth: lay brown craft paper or an old paper grocery sack over the wax/oil stain and apply a warm iron on the LOWEST setting over top of the paper. The low heat will melt the wax (or in the case of oil, cause it to expand and become more fluid), and the craft paper (which is highly absorbent) will draw the wax/oil up out of the wood/fabric. It's VERY important to use the lowest setting possible on the iron, so you don't ignite the wax/oil or burn the wood, and be sure to lift and move the paper as it gets saturated. When the paper stops showing signs of absorbing anything, you'll know you've drawn off as much of the oil/wax as this technique can remove. From there, sand and prep as shown in the video.

  • @PickOfDestiny89

    @PickOfDestiny89

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for clearing that up! I actually stopped the video and went back, like did he say 220 to 150 to 180?? I thought there might be something to it that I didn't know. haha

  • @joswald9160

    @joswald9160

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing this. Brought up happy memories of my step Dad and I doing wood working. Could almost taste the wood dust in my coffee.

  • @AllieKatt11
    @AllieKatt118 ай бұрын

    I have NEVER been told about the oily rags! I am so glad you talked about that. Thanks!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    8 ай бұрын

    It's a shame more people don't know about the risk of throwing them in it the trash!

  • @Bart-Did-it

    @Bart-Did-it

    2 ай бұрын

    What burnt King tut of Egypt Put to bed in wet linseed oil rags and he smouldered away for days .

  • @Eleivana777
    @Eleivana777 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video. And here is why Clear, Concise Information No LOUD, annoying Background music Clear verbal instruction with corresponding Video Demo (No yammering on and on about what you had for breakfast or other irrelevant info) My mom was a DIY queen. I grew up in a family that sanded, stained, painted and repaired anything they got their hands on. My mom even made all her own drapes, curtains and re upholstered her 2nd hand furniture. Having said that, I learned something new about PRETREATING wood prior to staining. Good Tip.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!

  • @Bryan-hm9tc

    @Bryan-hm9tc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@biscuittreewoodworks Have you done a gel stain comparison video?

  • @GMan-yv8cb

    @GMan-yv8cb

    3 ай бұрын

    A DIY'er Before "DIY" was a 'thing' 😊 😅😅

  • @dawnemccants

    @dawnemccants

    14 күн бұрын

    I 100% agree with you. Clear no fluff and no annoying music over powering the instructions. Bravo!!!!!

  • @cliffwood7386
    @cliffwood73869 ай бұрын

    Big fan of the side-by-side comparisons between sanded/undsanded, conditioned/not, and oil/water poly topcoats. Really makes it clear the benefits of each approach.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    9 ай бұрын

    Great, glad it helped!

  • @DeMZee1

    @DeMZee1

    9 ай бұрын

    Okay..I’m going to rewatch

  • @mrbo4576

    @mrbo4576

    8 ай бұрын

    Very neat addition I agree

  • @denismihalych6619

    @denismihalych6619

    23 күн бұрын

    I would like to add alcohol based finish to this comparison.

  • @Devil-Made
    @Devil-Made Жыл бұрын

    The oily rage disposal tip was the best part. Everyone says don’t toss them in the garbage, but no one ever explains why or what to do instead. I’ve been keeping them in a metal bin full of kitty litter and now I realize that’s probably overkill. Lol. Thanks!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! It doesn’t hurt to be a little extra cautious, but those rags are harmless once they are dry, then it’s fine to throw them away!

  • @bignorwegian

    @bignorwegian

    Жыл бұрын

    The key is to not let them be balled/wadded/piled up while wet; lay them out flat, to dry, like in the video. Another acceptable disposal method is to place them in a sealed metal can full of water.

  • @accuratealloys

    @accuratealloys

    Жыл бұрын

    *rag “Oily Rage” is funny though.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@accuratealloys That would be an awesome garage band name!

  • @leviluikart977

    @leviluikart977

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a metal fire can filled with water for disposal

  • @carmelcorreale3211
    @carmelcorreale32115 ай бұрын

    love the tip on scribbling on the surface wood to help with sanding a must for newbees

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    5 ай бұрын

    It really helps a lot and saves time on sanding!

  • @Bkid123321
    @Bkid123321 Жыл бұрын

    Finally, a how to video that gets to the point and doesn't have all of the unnecessary info 👍👍

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you liked it!

  • @lavtowgunner0352
    @lavtowgunner03525 ай бұрын

    I am very thankful for this video because I had thrown wadded up rags with oil based stain on them in my trash can. Then I looked at this video and realized the error of my ways and promptly went and laid them out flat to dry. Thank you for that advice and possibly saving me from burning down my house.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    5 ай бұрын

    So glad you saw my warning and got them out! I just heard a few weeks ago about a professional woodworker I know who had a fire in a dumpster outside his shop because his helper threw away some oily rags and didn’t know the danger!

  • @kimberlystearns6084
    @kimberlystearns6084 Жыл бұрын

    I am a beginner and I Love this simple, straight forward, how to video. thank you! Also, appreciated instruction of the safe handling of the stain rags. My neighbor had a garage fire last year from exactly what you described. She tossed wet stain rags in a trash can and awakened in the middle of the night to her house on fire. It was terrifying, dangerous, costly and they were displaced for close to a year while the house was repaired and rebuilt. What wasn't burned was damaged by smoke and water. PSA...insurance doesn't come close to covering the totality of the loss.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry to hear about your neighbor! A lot of people don't understand there is even a danger if you don't dispose of these products properly. I hope the video can save someone from making the same mistake!

  • @MrToxicBacon
    @MrToxicBacon9 ай бұрын

    Really like the two board comparissons. As someone who has little to no experience with this kind of thing, it really helped me understand the importance of all the steps. Thanks alot.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ainslie187
    @ainslie187 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done! Thorough and clearly communicated information right here.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @oscardiaz3968
    @oscardiaz3968 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely the video I was looking for. Very well explained! Thank you.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great! Glad you liked it!

  • @enlinge5875

    @enlinge5875

    Жыл бұрын

    @@biscuittreewoodworks I am an expert in wood staining

  • @hp3078
    @hp3078 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I love how you go through the details, the pluses and minuses of different products and take your time explaining the process. Thank you.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @joycecresser5884
    @joycecresser5884 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for the tip with the pencil!!! Simple and brilliant!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it helpful!

  • @starburst3847
    @starburst384710 ай бұрын

    Learned so much! Very clear explanation!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Wild_Pernaja
    @Wild_Pernaja7 ай бұрын

    Very clear and informative! Thank you!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @roderickcalvin
    @roderickcalvin Жыл бұрын

    Great to the point video. I definitely learned something from and enjoyed watching it. Subscribed for sure

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So glad you learned something from the video, I love hearing that!

  • @MultiSkippy101
    @MultiSkippy101 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Really helpful and informative. The pencil tip between sanding levels was good. Straightforward and calm.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @diddliewinks3486
    @diddliewinks34862 ай бұрын

    SO INFORMATIVE!!!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @AnneDougherty
    @AnneDougherty2 ай бұрын

    Great explanation. Thank you!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @hardwoodstudio5833
    @hardwoodstudio5833 Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact, instead of a conditioner just wipe it with a damp rag. It does almost exactly the same thing, but in my opinion highlights the grain better. Do let the wood dry between wetting and applying stain. That is how I stain all my floors.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I’ll have to try it out next time.

  • @hardwoodstudio5833

    @hardwoodstudio5833

    Жыл бұрын

    @Biscuit Tree Woodworks yeah, it doesn't make it as evenly stained. But it helps with blotches and highlights grain. It's my preferred method. Hardwood floors get a lot of stain treatment. No one wants to pay for walnut floors, but they all want their oak to look like it.

  • @Tyler-789

    @Tyler-789

    Жыл бұрын

    Just watched another video on staining and someone commented on what your talking about and called it water popping. Funny thing is he talked about staining wood floors too so must be a common trade trick.

  • @hardwoodstudio5833

    @hardwoodstudio5833

    Жыл бұрын

    @Tyler - it has become one recently. The guy I learned from figured it out himself, and I just started seeing it in the wood floor magazines a few years ago. I've always wondered how many other floor guys were doing it. Lol

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Tyler-789 no, water popping is something completely different than using a prestain conditioner. Now that I read the original comment again I see that’s what he is describing. A prestain conditioner evens out the stain and helps reduce blotching. Water popping is a technique used to improve the feel of the wood and prevent grain raising when the wood contacts moisture. This grain raising can make the wood feel rough or fuzzy. If you would like more information on water popping watch my cutting board video where I explain the process and why it should be done.

  • @Travis_Looney1
    @Travis_Looney18 ай бұрын

    This is exactly what I wanted to see. I loved how you show the results of the different techniques side by side. Thanks!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @drwagner14
    @drwagner14 Жыл бұрын

    great! straightforward and well explained. thanks!!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @beckydobi
    @beckydobi2 ай бұрын

    Great Video! Clear instructions! Thank you for sharing!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mountainousterrain1704
    @mountainousterrain1704 Жыл бұрын

    I have watch a few of your videos - well done. Lots of information and you don't digress. Subscribed!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I try asking myself three questions when making content; is it informative, entertaining, and relevant. If it’s not at least 2 of the 3, I cut it.

  • @jamesbach2021
    @jamesbach2021 Жыл бұрын

    I have over 30 years experience in the hardwood flooring trade. While I am not wild about Minwax products, your info is spot on. Well done! Pine is probably the most difficult woods to work with stain wise. It tends to be blotchy no matter what. A pre-stain or at least a water pop is essential in making it look good. If your doing a piece of furniture where time is not a constraint, you can get away with an oil base finish. Do not apply one if the air is humid though. It will fish eye and screw up all your work! For flooring, use a waterbase finish. That way when the homeowner decides to walk across it the next morning, it's all good. With an oil, it won't be ready for traffic of any kind yet.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing tips from your experience!

  • @nohandle196

    @nohandle196

    3 ай бұрын

    @jamesbach2021 Whose products do you like for staining and also for poly on pine floors? Thx!

  • @jamesbach2021

    @jamesbach2021

    3 ай бұрын

    I use Bona Drifast stains. They work very well. I used to use their Traffic finish but switched to Arboritec Avenue about ten years ago and never looked back. They are both expensive, but when the phone rings, it's a happy customer. Ha. I live on referrals.@@nohandle196

  • @benoitdesruisseaux242
    @benoitdesruisseaux24211 күн бұрын

    A great video. Thanks !

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    11 күн бұрын

    👍😁

  • @7charite
    @7charite4 күн бұрын

    Very informative ! Thank you!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    4 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @betsylindsay8480
    @betsylindsay8480 Жыл бұрын

    Great knowledge and teaching skills. I was so impressed with your safety tip about the damp rags and preventing combustion I hit the like button a few seconds before your suggestion to do so. Also subbed. Looking forward to future content.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! If you head over to the Community tab on my channel I do polls and ask for feedback for upcoming videos. If there’s something you’d like to see that’s the best place to let me know!

  • @ApothecaryRdy
    @ApothecaryRdy Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I never fully understood the why and how of products and why sanding is a must, but glad you did the side by side. Also the side by side was awesome with the finishers. Thanks for the information and taking the time to share.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @rickglass1521
    @rickglass15216 ай бұрын

    Thank you - great demonstration.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @denver1370
    @denver13709 ай бұрын

    really clear steps. thank you

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @lou196t
    @lou196t5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate the finishes side by side. It certainly helps us all to decide on the method we would want to use without having to do the trial and error ourselves.❤

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I'm glad it's helpful!

  • @Keonyn
    @Keonyn Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this informative video. Have a big staining project coming up and this is honestly the best, most informative and, above all else, concise video I've seen. I really appreciate that you were able to convey so much useful information in just a 10 minute video as it really seems so many content creators are obsessed with running up the clock these days.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Hope your project turns out great!

  • @jaydreamer4558

    @jaydreamer4558

    Жыл бұрын

    Not fully what I wanted to know. But enough to have taught me what I didn't. Thank you brother. Amazing work. I'm a welder who gets wooden work with metal framing. Post a video about that. I'm coming up. So I'm not as knowledgeable about stain like you are. But If you have a welding question. I'd love to help you. Great video

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jaydreamer4558 Did you have a question that wasn't answered in the video? I can try my best to help! I've also done a bit of welding in the past. Mostly factory work and some rod iron fences.

  • @shastamedley9131

    @shastamedley9131

    7 ай бұрын

    What would suggest putting on ponderosa pine timbers that are outside the house.

  • @survivaldoggy
    @survivaldoggy9 ай бұрын

    Great video! Answered my questions exactly!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nidamreps
    @nidamreps Жыл бұрын

    awesome video. Thanks for the work you put into it

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tribert1
    @tribert16 ай бұрын

    Really fantastic guide, especially for newer people to woodworking! Really covers everything and explains why you're doing it, as well as things to watch out for. I'll echo the sentiment from others as well in saying having the side by side comparisons of the boards both with and without the steps you take is extremely useful in helping understand each part of the process. Thank you!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I really appreciate that feedback!

  • @kdfleming2
    @kdfleming2 Жыл бұрын

    I really needed this how to video today. I’m getting ready sand and stain our front door where the sun’s dried it out. Great & easy to follow demonstration.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @researchcapt

    @researchcapt

    Жыл бұрын

    Use a coating with a U/V protectant if it is going to be in the sun.

  • @coppulor6500

    @coppulor6500

    Жыл бұрын

    @@researchcapt and maybe even a tinted storm door cuzzz.......no finish stops the sun.

  • @user-eb4rj2vz9c
    @user-eb4rj2vz9c4 ай бұрын

    Awesome! The way you explained it is great.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @InterwovenElements
    @InterwovenElements7 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Quite a few good tips found in here. Thanks for putting this together!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Glad it’s helpful!

  • @Sarah-ic4yu
    @Sarah-ic4yu Жыл бұрын

    Wish I’d had this video a couple years ago when I was researching how to refinish my kitchen table! There are very few people online that know what they’re doing, explain it well, and know why things are successful or not. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so glad you found it useful!

  • @una8567
    @una8567 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this great video, with side-by-side comparisons of the results when you do or don't do specific processes. E.g. sanded vs. unsanded boards; use of pre-stain conditioner vs. not using it; oil-based vs. water based finishing top coat.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful!

  • @brianfoley4328
    @brianfoley432810 ай бұрын

    Outstanding video...Thank You

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sidaliasousa6724
    @sidaliasousa6724 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thanks so much!!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @h-minus2212
    @h-minus2212 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for putting together this video. I recently purchased a flintlock longrifle with an extra fancy curly maple stock and I am anguishing over how to finish it. Thank you again for the excellent tutelage on the importance of sanding and how different finishes may alter the wood's color slightly.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ToolEnvy
    @ToolEnvy Жыл бұрын

    Great intro and examples. Well put together. Thx for taking the time to do this walk-thru, super helpful.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @croockdancing
    @croockdancing2 ай бұрын

    this just what i needed! amazing video

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @onsapplikasies8620
    @onsapplikasies86208 ай бұрын

    I appreciate this simple, straightforward, how-to video. Thanks

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @somedork7013
    @somedork7013 Жыл бұрын

    In my experience, the water based Polycrylic is not as protective as the the oil based Polyurethane. I have 2 desk I’ve made in my house. I made one with a polyurethane finish and one I used polycrylic. 3 layers each and got excellent finishes. both desk have been used the same way. Both used for kid’s homework/coloring and computing. The Polyurethane has had zero water marks from drinks without coaster, the Polycrylic one has (luckily the top was Aspen so it’s a super white colored top anyways so it’s not super noticeable). Lastly the marker test. The kids have done coloring on paper on both desks and either marker bleed through or sliding off the paper has happened on both surfaces. It has stained the polycyclic and will not come out with any cleaning agent. The marker cleaned right off the polyurethane. Just food for thought while trying to pick a finish. 😊

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great insights on long term durability! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Dfreckles18

    @Dfreckles18

    Жыл бұрын

    This comment was exactly what I needed to know thank you

  • @pamelasnook7802
    @pamelasnook7802 Жыл бұрын

    Yes that 80's!!!!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh the memories!

  • @nimbusmoth_565
    @nimbusmoth_5653 ай бұрын

    thank you for this video!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    3 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @jonpaulison2283
    @jonpaulison22836 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips .... and love the Ontario machete on the wall

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    6 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ciaradawn8603
    @ciaradawn860310 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate your video. I just built a cabin play area/bunk bed for my kids, and my next step is prepping it for stain. I've never been happy with my stain results before, so I've been nervous about this part. This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks!! Wish me luck 😅

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Good luck with your project!

  • @David-ek4fh
    @David-ek4fh Жыл бұрын

    Best video ever. I’ve instructed on lots of topics for twenty years. You hit big time on the one area 99% miss. You remark on every secret that is only acquired by years of experience that are where the knowledge to become an expert comes from. It’s usually not realized by people or mentioned for a variety of reasons. Well done dude.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @deborahburr4344
    @deborahburr4344 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your video was straight forward and cleared up some of my confusion with the process.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great! Glad it was helpful!

  • @miketoigo7712
    @miketoigo7712 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. Learned a lot!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @CraigLumpyLemke
    @CraigLumpyLemke Жыл бұрын

    Fill soft grain prior to staining. Always good advice with any kind of finish, clear, opaque, paint, anything. You can use lots of things to fill that soft grain. Sanded off paint makes a great "Americana" look, perhaps a little like your US flag with EGA. Hooya Marine. I learned to stain by first applying shellac to raw wood with 1 lb cut or even lighter. The little lac bug tincture fills those soft, porous areas on the grain. Then stain over the shellac. More than one shellac coat, sanding in between, allows you to vary the light to dark effect of the stain. Amber shellac will reduce the light to dark spread and tend to keep everything a little more in the dark tones, more blended. Several coats - shellac - very light stain - Shellac (repeat repeat repeat) with sanding in between will make the finish look deeper and allows you to "Sneak up" on the final color. Especially helpful if you're trying to match an existing work piece color. Remove shellac errors any time with alcohol. Just finish any shellac with poly or whatever you like. The shellac is not waterproof. Maybe those poor little bugs died every time it rained. I was also taught to shellac after staining and before other finishes. "Fat over lean" was the mantra we learned (Don't use water based finishes over oil based finishes but the reverse is ok). Magical shellac doesn't suffer any of that incompatibility problem. Shellac lives just fine under/over essentially any finish. Finally, Whiskey makes an interesting primer for shellac. It pops the grain so sand after drinking...I mean applying it. Not sure how the sugars and carbohydrates in the booze deal with things but I've whiskey primed thick epoxy table tops and seen them 30 yrs later with no finish weirdness.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Shellac is a great finish, and as you said, it will bind with pretty much anything! I've never tried using whiskey on my projects. I think I'll stick with drinking it instead! Thanks for sharing your finishing experience!

  • @natebit7167
    @natebit71675 ай бұрын

    I am so glad that you took the time to compare results with every strategy! The extra effort is appreciated

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @thymekiller
    @thymekiller5 ай бұрын

    Excellent vid !!! Thanks

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    5 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @mayanaTaylor
    @mayanaTaylorАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!! This was very helpful!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Ай бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @lisahumphries3898
    @lisahumphries3898 Жыл бұрын

    Great safety tip about the wet rags. You maybe just saved someone’s business, house, or life. Great video, too!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @brennenlindgren2251
    @brennenlindgren22517 ай бұрын

    “They don’t call it stain for nothing”😂

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    7 ай бұрын

    So true!

  • @TheFutureKingz

    @TheFutureKingz

    Ай бұрын

    This is exactly a comment I would post 😅

  • @kmiller2408
    @kmiller2408 Жыл бұрын

    Lots of helpful information quickly, no fussing about. Thank you

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad is was helpful!

  • @skycleanairmoldwaterremova262
    @skycleanairmoldwaterremova262 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips and explantation on wood floors! Thank you.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @SV-fm5or
    @SV-fm5or Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t done much staining on my projects yet, but the first time I ever did, I decided to use a clean and unused shop rag. Multiple different people who approached me were amazed and assumed I was a pro woodworker who had years of experience under my belt (hardly) and a few older and experienced woodworkers thought I was daft for not using a brush! Using a rag and gently “scrubbing” the stain on simply made much more sense to me.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I prefer using a rag over a brush for applying stain. It's less messy and you get a more even application.

  • @cindypowell6358

    @cindypowell6358

    Жыл бұрын

    I did my 1st time staining with a damp rag too & the results were beautiful. 👍🏼

  • @CaptainKokomoGaming
    @CaptainKokomoGaming Жыл бұрын

    I liked the contrasting look of the sanded board better than the stain conditioner prepared one.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Some people like that look, it's more rustic I guess. Nothing wrong with it if that's what you prefer.

  • @mayrapleal
    @mayrapleal9 ай бұрын

    Amazing video. Thank you

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @johnnyg1968
    @johnnyg196810 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for the differing examples.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @BryanTassen
    @BryanTassen Жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to clarify your sanding routine. 100 - 220(?)- 150 - 180..correct

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Should be 100-120-150-180.

  • @nobody3541

    @nobody3541

    Жыл бұрын

    He meant 120 not 220.

  • @EF-69

    @EF-69

    Жыл бұрын

    Southerners sure like their grits.

  • @jcoats5529

    @jcoats5529

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@EF-69 Lmfao

  • @melanieskeen4351
    @melanieskeen43518 ай бұрын

    Super informative, to the point video. So impressed by the visuals. And the “quickies” about the rags and the pencil marks…awesome. So glad I ran across this info, thx!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

  • @ChrisHoopes1
    @ChrisHoopes1 Жыл бұрын

    Useful and to the point. Thanks!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful!

  • @gennybrezina8165
    @gennybrezina8165 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Super simple instructions and extra details to make one successful.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @quantumIO
    @quantumIO4 ай бұрын

    Very good video thank you

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @BriskBadgeR
    @BriskBadgeR Жыл бұрын

    Well explained. Thank you.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Krazy_KZs_Garage
    @Krazy_KZs_Garage Жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid. Really learned a lot - even as someone who has sanded stained and Poly’d before 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @fredcdobbs823
    @fredcdobbs823 Жыл бұрын

    Concisely & effectively hits important points made throughout KZread woodworking videos...thank you much.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @wreckim
    @wreckim10 ай бұрын

    Just awesome. Thanks!!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @geemo4284
    @geemo42847 ай бұрын

    So many good tips, so clearly explained and contrasted. Many thanks

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @richardkinane7110
    @richardkinane71102 ай бұрын

    Very helpful thank you 👍

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    2 ай бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @ariaeleise4857
    @ariaeleise485718 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I learned a lot

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    18 күн бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @klipzig
    @klipzig9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this information especially about the heat dispersal of the finished rags. Didn't know, but now I do. Thanks again.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you learned something from the video!

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 Жыл бұрын

    Great information! Well done!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jamesjim635
    @jamesjim635 Жыл бұрын

    Great video for us new DYI'ers. Thank you

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful!

  • @flch95
    @flch952 ай бұрын

    Great tip about the rags. Never knew that. Thanks.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    2 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately a lot of people don't know about it!

  • @luceroacortez
    @luceroacortez10 ай бұрын

    This is a great video, wow. Super informative and easy to follow.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @theroyalgypsydiaries4658
    @theroyalgypsydiaries4658Ай бұрын

    Thank you ! Great video, nformation and demo.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful!

  • @StonnieDennis
    @StonnieDennis10 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Thank you for sharing...

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @antoniodeandanavarrete7615
    @antoniodeandanavarrete7615 Жыл бұрын

    So far the best video I`ve seen on the matter. I'm just starting with woodworking. Thank you!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @peggyh4805
    @peggyh48053 ай бұрын

    Thank you. You answered the questions I had about finishing wood. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @thegarlicpeople3863
    @thegarlicpeople38636 ай бұрын

    thanks for this video. Watched it twice. Took notes. Ready for action!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Awesome! You got this!

  • @caladari
    @caladari Жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thanks.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @jenn_jenn_223
    @jenn_jenn_223 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this great informational video!

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome!

  • @buffalochill8520
    @buffalochill8520 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very informative.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @beverlyw56
    @beverlyw567 ай бұрын

    So glad i found this video. You explained it in layman terms and the comparisons made it the process understandable.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

  • @kechan8592
    @kechan8592 Жыл бұрын

    Great video , very good instructions, also very easy to follow thanks

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @IIJust4yoUII
    @IIJust4yoUIIАй бұрын

    thanks for this, great video, clear steps and explanations and edited so its straight to the point. subbed.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @SteveMancia
    @SteveMancia3 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed the delivery of this video and subscribed.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @cmcorson5610
    @cmcorson5610 Жыл бұрын

    This was SUPER helpful! Clear, concise, & full of helpful info & reasons why. Thank you for explaining the WHY oily rags about oily rags. Thank you! I’ve subscribed & will look up more of your videos.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @richardt2905
    @richardt29058 ай бұрын

    Good job! to the point and great take home messages.

  • @biscuittreewoodworks

    @biscuittreewoodworks

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

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