Wood screws Wood screws go in a lot easier when you scrape the threads across some wax or a bar of soap first. Sandpaper Remember, the lower the grit of the paper, the more it will cut the surface of the raw wood. Finishing papers are those that are used for sanding out the final coat of varnish. Silicon carbide paper is best. Clean your varnish brushes To clean your varnish brushes, wash in solvent.
Most varnishes are oil-based.
The best solvent for any oil-based product is mineral spirits. Wash the brush in lacquer thinner, then soap and water. Wrap in newspaper and store until the next job. Squeaking beds The vast majority of bed noise comes from the metal frame, not from the mattress or boxspring. Click here to learn more about Furniture on the Mend hosts Joe L'Erario and Ed Feldman .