In my honest opinion there are three things that make or break a project, the finish, material and the proportions.  Often we just copy what we see in the store with regard to materials and dimensions so that leaves the finish up to us.  It hasn’t been until recently, in the last couple of years, that I have been able to actually create a professional finish.  But why???  Probably because often times I knew what to do just not why I was doing it.  This all changed after 38 minutes with  The Wood Whisperer’s ” A Simple Varnish”. 

In fine Wood Whisperer fashion Marc does an exceptional job of getting behind the scenes of “why” we do what we do!  What I thought I knew I now know and understand much better! 

Clear and concise, Marc takes us from beginning to end with a basic finish.  Starting with surface preparation, application, the final coat as well as variations on different woods and various tips and tricks along the way.   Probably the only thing I would to have liked to have seen more of is rubbing out a finish.  I do understand though the time constraints and what he was trying to package but maybe next time?  Below is a clip from the DVD.

The bottom line?  Probably not for the seasoned craftsmen with lots of experience.  Not a bad idea for those of us in between.  If you are just starting out, then what are you waiting for?  I would have killed for this information when I was starting out!   For $14.95 the information is a steal.  The worst part is that this is the only one and now I have to wait for another:(