Wood Finishing: Comprising Staining, Varnishing and Polishing


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(5 stars; 1 reviews)

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 (3 hr 54 min)

Chapters

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


(5 stars)

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