Finishes and Finishing Techniques Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finish

Name: Finishes and Finishing Techniques Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finish
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ISBN: 9781561582983

ISBN-10: 1561582980

ISBN-13: 9781561582983

Edition: 1999

Authors: Editors of Fine Woodworking

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This reference for beginner woodworkers features all the finishes and finishing techniques that have to be learned in order to produce a professional-looking result. The book includes colour illustrations and professional, trade secrets.

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/1/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Introduction



Surface Preparation


Sanding in Stages


Fill the Grain for a Glass-Smooth Finish


Sealers: Secret for Finishing Success


Using Wood Putty



Coloring Wood


Changing the Color of Wood


Dry-Brushing Wood Stains


Mix Your Own Oil Stains


For Vibrant Color, Use Wood Dyes


Glazes and Toners


Fuming with Ammonia


Using Wood Bleach



Hand Finishing


Finishing Brushes


A Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish


Two-Day Lustrous Oil Finish


Padding On Shellac


Padding Lacquer


Making a Case for Varnish


Rubbing Out a Finish


Rejuvenating with Wax



Spray Finishing


Taking the Spray-Finish Plunge


Which Spray System Is Right for You?


Build an HVLP Turbine with a Vacuum Motor


Techniques for Blemish-Free Spraying



Water-Based Finishes


New Water-Based Finishes


Using Waterborne Finishes



Special Techniques


Finish Cherry without Blotches


Making Wood Look Old


Creating an Antique Painted Finish


Better Painted Furniture


Repairing a Worn Finish without Refinishing


Burning In Invisible Repairs


Which Finishes Are Food Safe?


A Case against Finishing


About the Authors


Credits


Equivalence Chart


Index