Whether you are seeking finishing products for completing your masterpiece of woodturning, woodcarving or cabinet-making, for repairing, renovating or maintaining your home and its furnishings or for aiding your other woodworking activities, we believe that you will find a suitable product in these pages.

When you have created your masterpiece of turning, carving or cabinetry, you will be justifiably proud: of its design, of its construction, of the choice of timber and of the workmanship.  But what is it that will first attract the eye of the beholder? 

Simple answer:  the finish.

We have gathered together a collection of what we believe are the best finishing products in the world for your delectation and delight - and to help you delight those who admire your work  From the humble sanding sealer to the latest in high-tech finishing systems, they are all worthy of your consideration.

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Firstly we have Chestnut Products, a small company specialising solely in the production of first-class finishing materials and run by a guy who really cares about what will be good for your projects.  I first discovered this company when I was looking for a sanding sealer that would give the quality of finish I was seeking with a speedy drying time.  Not a lot to ask you would think, but I had tried various brands and found none to my satisfaction until I found Chestnut Products' version.  I tried it on a recommendation from a pro. turner and was immediately hooked.  I soon discovered that their other products are equally good and decided to bring them to the wider market they assuredly deserve.

Based in Australia, U'Beaut have created a range of superb finishing products that offer a step change improvement over the finish to be expected from more traditional "friction polishes".  These products include the Shellawax friction polishes, in versions to suit both spindle and faceplate work, and the EEE Ultrashine abrasive cream which creates a perfect surface upon which to apply these wondrous final finishes.  In addition U'Beaut offer water-based, highly concentrated dyes giving vibrant colours, stick wax and traditional wax polish.  Well worth a look.

Wood buffing has been used by pipemakers to polish their briars for years but has not, until recent years, been widely utilized by other wood workers. We first became intrigued by the process when we met Jerry Beall and later saw the impressive results it produced in our own workshop.  It didn't take much thought for us to decide to offer the Beall Wood Buff through our website. Wood buffing wheels are similar to the metal buffing versions, but softer and looser, to conform to the contours of the work without blurring the detail. Since the buffing process adds nothing to the surface of the wood except a thin coat of carnauba wax - a non-toxic edible substance - wood buffing is a particularly good alternative for toys or pieces which are intended to contain food.

A novel idea? - Yes, but a brilliant one.  Try it - you'll be amazed.

The well-known company, Liberon Waxes, is another specialist in the production of finishes with a range that encompasses not only wood finishing but restoration work, gilding, floor finishing, stonework and metal finishing.  We have chosen to stock those products of most immediate interest to woodworkers and homebuilders, including the innovative range of  waxes, the traditional formula finishing waxes, oils, touch-up and repair products, carnauba wax, stains and a number of accessory items.

Browse through both of these pages of finishes and select those products which most suit your particular style and needs.  Both ranges are in here on the basis of personal experience and recommendation but please let us know if there are other products you would like to see added to this range or if you seek specific products from Liberon or Chestnut Products which are not shown.

Adhesives are also included in this section as they so often make or break (and sometimes, repair!) a project. The range we offer includes PVA Wood Glue, both interior and exterior types, Cyanoacrylates (superglues), Epoxy Resin two-part adhesive, Polyurethane Glue (Gorilla Glue) and traditional animal glue (made from, rather than for sticking to!).

We all require a little helping hand from our friend 'the glue pot' occasionally so why not have a quality glue to hand in order to repair or even enhance your quality work: can you afford to chance it with a lesser adhesive?

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