A Wire-Brush Textured Finish with Mike Pekovich

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[@AndreaArzensek]

More, I said - MORE of Mike Pekovich! Thank you. And thank you Mike, you've transformed my woodworking.

[@FineWoodworking]

Hours upon hours of him on FineWoodworking.com

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

we need more of Mike

[@FineWoodworking]

Hours upon hours of him on FineWoodworking.com

[@joeleonetti8976]

Thanks Mike for this video. I saw the article in FWW and am planning on building this project. The video here helps with the one aspect I wanted to know more about. On a side note, FWW had that shaker inspired child's step stool. I built that. When I saw this article of yours in FWW I immediately decided it would be a great little project. I don't know if these two projects were intentional as part of a theme of smaller projects that are elegant yet not too complex. I hope so because I enjoy them because I can easily make them.

[@NelsoncraftTX]

This box is one of my favorite woodworking things I’ve ever seen. So glad for this video and the corresponding write up in the magazine.

[@andrewbrown8148]

This was a great project~!! I came across it about this time last year and knew I wanted to tackle it. Mike's technique of using the wire brush/steel wool to texture the wood first took me by surprise, but it's amazing how it does work with the Wenge~! I don't quite have the budget to invest in a precision ground tablesaw blade for doing dovetails (maybe one day), so this was my first ever go around with hand-cut dovetails. After practicing twice on scrap, I'd say that it came out pretty good~! I thoroughly enjoyed this build and my "tea totaling" daughter loved it~! Mike is such a great craftsman and I'm always on the lookout for what he does next~! Thanks so much for putting this out there~!!

[@IAmKyleBrown]

These are fantastic segments

[@justinthomas2961]

Thanks Michael! I really love the look of the box. I’m going to see about putting a couple together this week.

[@KarlBunker]

That's an excellent insight about the texture as well as the look being important for objects that will be handled.

[@seattlesix9953]

A wire wheel will bring out the effect further. Sandblasting with walnut shell has similar look but follows grain patterns for extra special effect. I like the idea of the flap wheel to burnish! 👍🏼

[@mikemeister458]

Mike Pekovich is the best.

[@douggreenwood6406]

“Flappy brush guy” love it Mike

[@Thom4123]

Very cool effect I’m thinking about trying it out on some Padauk with a different wax color. Thank you Mike

[@xyshomavazax]

I use a lot of pallet and other reclaimed wood, and I have lamented that milling removes the weathered “skin”, even though it gets rid of the dirt and grime. I’m definitely trying this method out, maybe with some high grit sandpaper to smooth the very top while preserving the texture.

[@alphaomega7325]

I first burn the surface of a piece of oak with a gas torch and then clean it up with a brass wire wheel. Works well on end grain too. Clean up is better done outdoors on a windy day ;-) Results in a "true" antique look.

[@PuppetWood]

Might have to try this...

[@elgriego6]

mike i have looked for the (nylon) flap wheel and i can not find it at popular stores or online. where did you got it? thank you

[@andrewnicholl8070]

Hi mike, I love the technique but the box I love even more, is their a video or article on building one available? Thank you your making is amazing!! Blessings, Andrew ( London England)

[@FineWoodworking]

Both are available at the first link above

[@craigtate5930]

Oh I love wenge! I actually had a chance to do a small project with it once

[@ronnakeil3313]

Nice

[@slhasebroock]

Thanks Mike! Must not be too aggressive as still see your scribe lines for the dovetails.

[@SirBenJamin_]

Mike is the coolest guy in woodworking! .. he's like the Michael Jackson of fine furniture making

[@mmccorm11]

wforl can he moonwalk?

[@SirBenJamin_]

Probably

[@jaimeclifton9078]

And fiddle with kiddies?

[@AndreaArzensek]

He can moonwalk the plane - True story!

[@TrainFlood]

What does that comparison mean?

[@samuelroberts334]

👍🏻

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Another great tip from Mike.