Soap. We all have it (I hope). We use it every day (again, hopefully). But did you know it's also a fantastic finish? No? Well then, may I present to you the three best finishes you're (probably) not using. Hopefully it's helpful for you!

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Items I use in this video (some are affiliate links which help sponsor this content):
Castile Soap: https://amzn.to/3UvIS8p
Soap Flakes: https://amzn.to/4bpYQXI
Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3Upc5BO
Tung Oil: https://amzn.to/48YXC3N
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/42ng0B4

Items I keep on hand in the shop:

Glue:
Titebond I Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3zRXHGv
Titebond III Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3MVnG6j
Titebond Quick and Thick: https://amzn.to/42HGuMC
Liquid Hide Glue: https://amzn.to/3PhZEEW

TotalBoat Epoxy:
For 5% off any TotalBoat product, visit https://www.totalboat.com/encurtis

My Finish Mix:
Minwax Polyurethane: https://amzn.to/3kPgpuO
Liberon Finishing Oil: https://amzn.to/3kXkIEf
Danish Oil (alternative): https://amzn.to/3Njlabs
Liberon Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3Jm2yFN
Turpentine: https://amzn.to/3SWFznB
Mineral Spirits (alternative): https://amzn.to/3oKU83h

Power Tools and Accessories:
Festool Domino: https://amzn.to/47YEty0
Table Saw Blade Woodworkers II: https://amzn.to/42bIOLa
My favorite trim router: https://amzn.to/3LbCbTF
DeWalt Trim Router fence: https://amzn.to/43cYwr2
My Festool Router Setup: https://amzn.to/3ZPIQal
Extra Fence: https://amzn.to/3KHi9jI
1/2" dia Router bit: https://amzn.to/3UkRFYI
A Better Alternative (Spiral Up Cut): https://amzn.to/3mcPsSp


Sharpening:
Ohishi Waterstones: https://amzn.to/3TkoZhP
1,000/8,000 Combo (great budget option): https://amzn.to/3Lqj7Sh
Angle Setting Jig Plans: https://www.lienielsen.com/pages/dow...
Inexpensive Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/3Jo2Uub
LieNieslen Honing Guide: https://www.lienielsen.com/nodes/423... guide
Sandpaper for Flattening: https://amzn.to/3Jor73F


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