Finishing Wand
Better finishes through better systems.
Most finishing problems are not caused by the finish itself. They’re caused by the way it is applied.
Over decades of professional furniture making, Brian developed a simple shop-made applicator that applies finish quickly, evenly, and consistently while reducing lap marks, streaks, and wasted motion.
In this course, Brian shows you how to build and use the Boggs Finishing Wand and explains the finishing system that evolved around it.
The wand is the vehicle. The real subject is control, consistency, efficiency, and achieving better results with less effort.
Student Testimonial
Furniture Maker
"We learned this finishing technique from Brian Boggs. He calls it the Boggs Finishing Wand, and it allows you to apply a nice even finish to a tabletop while eliminating lap lines and streaks. We'll be using it on all our future tabletop projects."
Tor Erickson
What You’ll Learn
In the course, Brian goes deep into topics including:
- Building the Boggs Finishing Wand from readily available tried and tested materials.
- Selecting foam, fabric, and other components for reliable performance.
- Understanding why traditional rags, brushes, and pads often create inconsistent results.
- Applying finish evenly across large surfaces.
- Avoiding lap marks and streaking.
- Developing a repeatable finishing process.
- Improving efficiency while maintaining quality.
- Controlling the amount of finish being applied.
- Adapting the system to different furniture forms and surfaces.
- Building confidence in one of the most critical stages of furniture making.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for woodworkers who:
- Want more consistent finishing results.
- Struggle with lap marks, streaks, or uneven application.
- Build furniture, cabinetry, or other fine woodworking projects.
- Want a faster and more efficient finishing process.
- Appreciate simple shop-made solutions.
- Value systems that improve both quality and workflow.
Who This Course Is Not For
This course may not be the best fit for those looking for:
- Spray-finishing instruction.
- Complex finishing chemistry.
- Product-specific finish reviews.
- Highly specialized finishing equipment.
The emphasis is on practical application and achieving better results through a simple, effective system.
Why This Course Exists
Over the years, Brian noticed that many woodworkers approached finishing with uncertainty.
Even experienced makers often struggled with streaks, lap marks, uneven coverage, and inefficient application methods. The problem wasn’t a lack of skill. More often, it was a lack of a reliable system.
The Finishing Wand emerged from the practical demands of professional furniture making. It needed to be fast, consistent, inexpensive, and capable of producing excellent results day after day.
This course exists to share that system.
The goal is not simply to build a finishing tool. The goal is to make finishing easier, more predictable, and more enjoyable.
How the Course Works
Fully on-demand instruction.
Learn at your own pace.
Step-by-step construction of the Finishing Wand.
Demonstrations of finish application techniques.
Lifetime access to all course materials.
Practical instruction that can be implemented immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Finishing Wand is built from inexpensive, readily available materials. A complete materials list is included in the course.
Yes. The system can be adapted to many common furniture finishes.
Absolutely. The course is designed to help woodworkers of all experience levels achieve more consistent results.
Lifetime access.
No. The Wand can be built with basic shop tools and materials.
Finish With More Confidence
Learn the finishing system Brian Boggs developed through decades of professional furniture making.
Better results often come from better systems, not more complicated techniques.