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
Chapitres
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| Processes of Finishing Wood | 11:19 | Lu par Brize C | |
| Processes of Staining Wood | 9:07 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| French Polishing | 13:04 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Fillers for Wood and Filling In | 13:58 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Bodying In and Spiriting Off | 20:27 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Glazing and Wax Finishing | 17:56 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Oil Shining and Dry Polishing | 9:15 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Repolishing and Reviving | 16:42 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Hard Stopping or Beaumontage | 9:45 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Treatment of Floors | 17:23 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Stains | 31:41 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Processes of Varnishing Wood | 20:57 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Varnishes | 32:45 | Lu par Robert Fischer | |
| Repolishing Shop-fronts | 10:33 | Lu par Robert Fischer |
Critiques
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