Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finishes from Fine Woodworking

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Taunton Press, 1999 - 208 pages

This volume will enable you to get pro-quality finishes every time. Each type of finish and technique is presented in a clear and accessible way. You'll get complete coverage of smoothing and preparing surfaces, changing the color of wood with dyes, pigments, and stains, polishing finishes to a high gloss, spray finishing, and repairing damaged finishes. Some of the finishes are just about foolproof. All finishes in Finishes & Finishing Techniques offer professional-looking results.

Includes articles on:

  • Surface preparation
  • Coloring wood
  • Hand finishing
  • Spray finishing
  • Water-based finishes
  • Special techniques
 

Contents

INTRODUCTION
3
COLORING WOOD
27
DryBrushing Wood Stains
33
For Vibrant Color Use Wood Dyes
42
Glazes and Toners
50
Fuming with Ammonia
56
12
87
FIVE
136
17
198
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Fine Woodworking has been publishing the best woodworking information for small shop woodworkers since 1975.

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