Wood Finishing
Comprising Staining
Varnishing and Polishing
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This Handbook contains, in a form convenient for everyday use, a comprehensive digest of the knowledge of staining, varnishing and polishing woods, and supplies concise information on the general principles of the crafts on which it treats. - Summary adapted from the Preface
Chapters
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| Processes of Finishing Wood | 11:19 | Read by Brize C | |
| Processes of Staining Wood | 9:07 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| French Polishing | 13:04 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Fillers for Wood and Filling In | 13:58 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Bodying In and Spiriting Off | 20:27 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Glazing and Wax Finishing | 17:56 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Oil Shining and Dry Polishing | 9:15 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Repolishing and Reviving | 16:42 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Hard Stopping or Beaumontage | 9:45 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Treatment of Floors | 17:23 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Stains | 31:41 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Processes of Varnishing Wood | 20:57 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Varnishes | 32:45 | Read by Robert Fischer | |
| Repolishing Shop-fronts | 10:33 | Read by Robert Fischer |
Reviews
Tried & True
JD
Before we had petrochemical based wood finishes, there was shellac, lacquer and varnish. The methods described in this book are still used today for natural finished. This book is a good primer for those interested in traditional polishing techniques. The narration is good, and easy to understand