Why finishing and surface preparation matter

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1. Why finish a wood product
2. Finishing for protection
3. Finishing for appearance
4. Types of wood finish
5. Why prepare the surface first
6. Materials and tools for surface preparation
7. Scraping the surface
8. Preparing edges and curves
9. Raising the grain and lifting dents
10. Hand sanding
11. Removing marks, glue and defects
12. Preparing a surface: the whole process
13. Clear varnish
14. Applying clear varnish
15. Safety and care in finishing
16. Why finishing and surface preparation matter