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Propane Torch

A handheld torch used for ebonizing oak, removing finishes, and shaping bent wood — also used for the shou sugi ban charring technique.

3 guides are about this tool · 1 also reference it

Techniques

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Polyurethane & Varnish

How to Apply Epoxy Wood Finish

The Complete Guide to Coating, Curing, and Troubleshooting

Apply epoxy finish to wood like a pro — seal coat, flood coat, bubble removal, and troubleshooting sticky surfaces, amine blush, and yellowing.

Propane Torch
Furniture

Beginner · Updated May 12, 2026

Projects

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Polyurethane & Varnish

How to Pour an Epoxy River Table

The Step-by-Step Build Guide

Build an epoxy resin river table from scratch: choose your slabs, pour a leakproof channel, flatten and sand to glass-smooth. No joinery required.

Black Walnut
Router
Circular Saw

Beginner · Updated May 12, 2026

How to Build a Live Edge River Table

How to Build a River Table from Scratch

Build a live edge epoxy table from scratch: slab selection, epoxy type, pour calculation, bubble prevention, and a grit-by-grit sanding sequence.

Black Walnut
White Oak
Hard Maple

Beginner · Updated May 12, 2026

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These guides mention the propane torchin passing — comparison tables, "you could also use" lists, or single-sentence references — but aren't substantively about it.

Polyurethane & Varnish

Choosing the Right Epoxy for Wood

Intermediate