Rotten stone is an old-school powdered rubbing compound made from finely ground limestone. Finer than pumice powder, rotten stone can be used to achieve a glass-like high-gloss shine on lacquer or ...

Minwax Wipe-On Polyurethane delivers the appearance of a hand-rubbed finish—usually associated with waxes or oils—but with the toughness of polyurethane. It’s water-based, allowing for easy cleanup.

Sooner or later, everyone who tinkers with guns is going to try his hand at refinishing a stock. “Hand” is the operative word here, because there’s nothing quite like a hand-rubbed oil finish to bring ...