Finishing Wood

Description

A great finish can make even a simple project look terrific. A bad finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture. Finishing can be a daunting and mystifying task to many woodworkers and DIYers who fear wrecking their projects at this late stage in the process. This collection of articles from Fine Woodworking brings together the best infromation on a rich variety of finishing techniques. Nowadays, finishing wood doesn't just embrace fine clear finishes like shellac and French polishing, but also bright pigmented lacquers, dyes and stains, milk paint, and "crackled" paint. Finishing Wood features a whole section on the hot new trend of coloring wood. Also included is timeless information on preparing a surface before you apply a finish (a critical first step) as well as tried-and-true methods for applying all the traditional finishes, whether by brush or by spraying. AUTHOR: Fine Woodworking has been publishing the best woodworking information for small shop woodworkers since 1975.

Fine Woodworking has been publishing the best woodworking information for small shop woodworkers since 1975.

Profusely illustrated throughout, Finishing Wood is an exceptionally user-friendly instruction reference in content, organization, and presentation, making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, high school wood shop, and community library woodworking collections. -- "The Midwest Book Review" Starred review. This smart book focuses on finishing details, materials, and techniques of finishing. The advice is professional, in-depth, and nicely illustrated. The tops and troubleshooting are spot-on and much more detailed than other titles on the subject. This book is a valuable manual for any woodworker, beginner or expert. -- "Library Journal"