The
New Wood Finishing Book
by
Michael Dresdner
Softcover
200 x 255mm
183pp
Published by The Taunton Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 1-56158-299-9
Extract from back cover of book:
Anyone who finishes wood should own this completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Woodfinishing Book. With new, full-colour photos and updates on technological advances in finishing, it's a must-have reference. The author demystifies the art and science of finishing with clear, up-to-date information on techniques and materials. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing. This new edition is even better.
- Easy-to-use techniques for professional results
- Clear answers to the most commonly asked finishing questions
- New information on spray finishing and waterborne finishes
- Over 200 colour photos and drawings
About the Author: Michael Dresdner is a internationally known finishing expert with over 20 years experience in the field. The author of The Woodfinishing Book, he teaches and writes on finishing for The American Woodworker and other woodworking magazines and is the founder of an online finishing chat group.
Photos: Colour
Contents
Introduction
Choosing
a Finish
What is a Finish?
How Finishes Work
How to Choose the Right
Finish
Tools
of the Trade
Safety Equipment
Application Tools
Other Tools
Stripping
Which
Method to Use?
Choosing a Stripper
Taking It Off
Removing Old Stain
Preparing
the Wood
Fixing Dents and Gouges
Sanding
Raising the Grain
Coloring
Wood
What Is Stain?
Commercial Stains
Specialty Stains
Sealer,
Primer and Filler
Sealer
Primer
Pore Filler
Applying
the Finish
Where to Finish
When to finish
Applying Finishes by Rag
Applying
Finishes by Brush or Paint Pad
Applying Finishes by Spray Gun
Repairing
Damage
Removing Excess Materials
Filling Voids
Touchup
Rubbing
Out The Finish
What is Rubbing?
Rubbing and Polishing Materials
For
a Satin Finish
For a Gloss Finish
Machine Polishing
Resources
Glossary
Index