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Understanding Wood Finishing (American Woodworker)
Bob Flexner
The big secret of successful wood finishing is that there is no secret at all. Finishing is not an art, it is a logical process that any woodworker can learn. This book sorts it out. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Why Finish Wood, Anyway? 2. Preparing the Wood Surface 3. Tools for Applying Finishes 4. Oil Finishes 5. Staining Wood 6. Filling the Pores 7. Introduction to Film Finishes 8. Shellac 9. Lacquer 10. Varnish 11. Water-Based Finishes 12. Conversion Finishes 13. Choosing a Finish 14. Finishing the Finish 15. Caring for the Finish 16. Repairing Finishes 17. Finishing Different Woods 18. Strippers
310 pgs, 8.5x11, b&w & color photos, softcover Usually ships in 24 hours
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