No-Fuss Wood Finishing Tips, Techniques and Secrets from the Pros for Expert Results

Name: No-Fuss Wood Finishing Tips, Techniques and Secrets from the Pros for Expert Results
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ISBN: 9781565237476

ISBN-10: 1565237471

ISBN-13: 9781565237476

Edition: 2012

Authors: Randy Johnson

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Amateur woodworkers can achieve professional-quality finishes on their projects with simple materials that are brushed or wiped onto the wood. There’s no need to shell out the expense of professional spray equipment nor to invest the skill-building hours required to use it. The secrets include focusing on brushable polyurethane varnish, brushable shellac, and wipe-on glaze coats. Readers will learn how to use and clean a fine finishing brush, when to brush and when to wipe the finish on, and how to get a flawless finish without the tedious labor of rubbing out. Includes detailed instructions for matching colors with simple stains, how to make nondescript woods such as poplar look great, and…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 0.110
Language: English



What You Can Learn



Finishing Techniques


Pro's Guide To 30 Finishing Supplies


Brush Care 101: How To Choose, Condition and Clean


Sanding: Finishing's Essential First Step


Sanding for a Stained Finish: 10 Tips


Brushing Shellac: Apply Shellac Like a Pro


Not-So-French Polishing: New Twist on Old Method


Brush-On Finish the Easy Way: Thinning Poly is the Secret


Super-Smooth Poly Finish: Defect-Free Finish Even With a Brush


Put Down Your Brush: Not Always the Best Tool


Brush a Tabletop-Great Results Without Rubbing Out


Wipe-On/Rub-Off Finishing: Guarantees Flawless Results


Finish an Exterior Door: Long-Lasting Clear Finish


12 Finishing Tips



Best Finish for Every Wood


Guide to Finishing 11 Common Woods: Understanding the Wood improves Results


Match Any Finish: Step Boards Show the Way to Perfect Mission Oak


Coloring Figured Wood: 2 Dyes and a Glaze


Make Poplar Look Pretty: Give this Wood a Makeover


Aged Cherry Finish: Wipe On the Years


Chemical Ebonizing: Turn Any Wood Deep Black


Glazing Techniques from a Pro: Gel Stains Add Rich Depth


Tips for Using Shellac: Beautiful, Versatile Finish



Finish Repair and Restoration


Repair a Water-Damaged Finish: Work Miracles With Oxalic Acid


Touch Up: Repairing a Damaged Finish Without Refinishing


Tips for Repairing Finishes: Rescues with ordinary Materials


Successful Stripping: Safely and Effectively


Index