Readers will learn about five broad topics: basic finishing techniques, using major categories of finishes, special finishes, new finishing materials and solving finishing problems.

Readers will learn about five broad topics: basic finishing techniques, using major categories of finishes, special finishes, new finishing materials and solving finishing problems.

Readers will learn about five broad topics: basic finishing techniques, using major categories of finishes, special finishes, new finishing materials and solving finishing problems.
Paperback

Readers will learn about five broad topics: basic finishing techniques, using major categories of finishes, special finishes, new finishing materials and solving finishing problems.
Paperback

The Best Tips from 25 Years of Fine Woodworking edited illustrated by Jim Richey
"Methods of Work" has long been the premier forum for woodworkers to share their best tips. Finishing Methods of Work combines the wisdom of finishing sages such as George Frank with tips from amateurs and pros to provide a unique resource for anyone who finishes wood.
Some of the topics covered: Choosing a finish Nontoxic finishes Tools of the trade Coloring wood Troubleshooting finishing problems Repairing damaged and old finishes
Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Selecting Applying Finishes Chapter 2: Nontoxic Finishes Chapter 3: Surface Preparation Repair Chapter 4: Tools of the Trade Chapter 5: Coloring Wood Chapter 6: Specialty Cracked Finishes Chapter 7: Spraying Tips Chapter 8: Preventing Fading Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Finishing Problems Chapter 10: Repairing Damaged Old Finishes Index

Author: Brian Hingley
240 pp., 8.5" x 10.87"
CONTENTS
Introduction
PART I: HOW TO BEGIN
Chapter 1 Getting Started Furniture Examination Wood Identification
Chapter 2 Tools and Equipment The Work Space Safety Tools and Equipment
Chapter 3 Repair Materials Mechanical Fasteners Adhesives Solid Wood and Veneers
Chapter 4 Refinishing Supplies and Materials Materials for Removing Finishes Sandpaper Wood-Preparation Materials Finishes Finishing Touches
PART II: FURNITURE REPAIRS
Chapter 5 Structural Repairs I: Loose Joints Types of Joints Loose Joints Loose Joints in Chairs Loose Joints in Tables Pedestal-Style Tables Frame-Style Tables Loose Joints in Casegoods Loose Joints in Drawers Loose Joints on Beds Loose Mirror and Picture-Frame Joints
Chapter 6 Structural Repairs II: Broken Joints Broken Chair Joints Mortise-and-Tenon & Dowel Joints Bed Joints
Chapter 7 Other Repairs Drawers Splits and Fractures Veneer Repair Rocking-Chair Runners Warped Wood Panels Casters and Glides
PART III: PRESERVING AN ORIGINAL FINISH
Chapter 8 Cleaning and Reviving Old Finishes Is the Finish Original? Cleaning an Original Finish Waxing and Polishing Reviving the Old Finish
Chapter 9 Repairing Minor Surface Damage Water Rings, Stains, and Candle Wax Nicks, Dents, and Scratches Cigarette Burns and Gouges Crushed Corners and Chewed Wood
PART IV: REMOVING AN OLD FINISH & PREPARING WOOD
Chapter 10 Stripping and Bleaching Wood When to Strip the Finish Stripping Methods How to Remove a Finish
Chapter 11 Fixing Minor Wood Damage Contaminants in Wood Dents and Gouges Sanding the Wood
Chapter 12 Filling Wood Grain & Staining Open-Grain Woods Staining Wood
PART V: FINISHING FURNITURE
Chapter 13 Applying a Finish Finish Basics Wipe-on and Pad-on Finishes Brushed and Sprayed Clear Finishes Paint Finishes
Chapter 14 Finishing Touches Final Sheen Rubbing to Various Sheens Furniture Hardware And in Conclusion
Glossary
Index

By: Kevin Jan Bonner
Expert instructions and commonsense tips combine to show you how to restore old furniture and find the best approach for what you need. Follow these pro-style methods to select what to restore, create a workspace, assemble your tools and materials, and observe health and safety rules. Then you're ready to identify and repair finishes and veneers, master stripping techniques (including antiquikstrip), repair structural damage, and fix odds and ends. For stunning completions, you can choose the helpful tips on how to apply fillers, stains, waxes, oil finishes, French polishing, varnishes, ebonizing, and painted finishes.
160 pages, 119 color illus., 14 b/w illus., 5 x 8 1/4.

By: Kevin Jan Bonner
Follow these pro-style methods to select what to restore, create a workspace, assemble your tools and materials, and observe health and safety rules. Then you're ready to identify and repair finishes and veneers, master stripping techniques (including antiquikstrip), repair structural damage, and fix odds and ends. For stunning completions, you can choose the helpful tips on how to apply fillers, stains, waxes, oil finishes, French polishing, varnishes, ebonizing, and painted finishes. Practical Crafts Series
160 pages, 119 color illus., 14 b/w illus., 5 x 8 1/4.

by Jeff Jewitt
Hardcover,8-1/2 X 11, 240 Pages, 400 Color Photos, 65 Drawings
You can achieve beautiful, professional-looking results with Jeff Jewitt's proven methods. Detailed step-by-step instructions lead you through each technique. You'll also discover how to get just the look you want, from Arts & Crafts to colonial cherry to a modern whitewash. ╖ Over 400 photos illustrate each finishing step Time-saving tips and charts on how to avoid or solve common mistakes Pro-level advice that even beginners can follow Thorough discussion of tools and materials
'' From classic finishes worthy of antiques to homey milk paint, you'll find the recipe for great results.''
--Beverly DeJulio host of the PBS series Handy Ma'am and HGTV's Home Wise
'' Jeff Jewitt's book is a great comprehensive guide to successful finishing results.''
--Scott Phillips of American Woodshop, as seen on public television Table of Contents Introduction
SECTION 1: TOOLS AND MATERIALS Your Tool Kit Surface-preparation tools Brushes Rollers, pads, and foam brushes Rags and cloths Spray equipment The Right Stuff Wood putties and fillers Stains Bleaches Paste wood fillers Glazes and toners Finishes Waxes and polishes
SECTION 2: THE BASICS Surface Preparation Using planes and scrapers Sanding Checking surface preparation Correcting defects and blemishes Coloring the Wood Preparing to stain Pigment stains Dye stains Changing color Bleaching Color problems and their solutions Filling Pores Oil-based fillers Water-based fillers Getting the color right Glazing, Toning, and Shading Glazing basics Toning and shading
SECTION 3: SPECIALTY FINISHES Applying Finishes Glazing basics Toning and shading Finish basics Oil finishes Varnish Shellac and lacquer Water-based finishes Special situations Rubbing Out To rub or not to rub Choosing materials Thin finish rub-out Thick finish rub-out The satin look The gloss look Cleaning and Repair Preventative maintenance Cleaning and appearance maintenance Fixing gouges and dents Fixing scrapes and scratches Rings and water spots Specialty Finishes Arts and crafts Liming and pickling Oil, shellac, and wax Early American maple Ebonized finish Antique pine Lightly distressed paint Heavily distressed paint Whitewash Decorative filled-pore finish Blond mahogany Filled-pore mahogany Colonial cherry Pearled ash

by Jeff Jewitt
Hardcover,8-1/2 X 11, 240 Pages, 400 Color Photos, 65 Drawings
You can achieve beautiful, professional-looking results with Jeff Jewitt's proven methods. Detailed step-by-step instructions lead you through each technique. You'll also discover how to get just the look you want, from Arts & Crafts to colonial cherry to a modern whitewash. ╖ Over 400 photos illustrate each finishing step Time-saving tips and charts on how to avoid or solve common mistakes Pro-level advice that even beginners can follow Thorough discussion of tools and materials
'' From classic finishes worthy of antiques to homey milk paint, you'll find the recipe for great results.''
--Beverly DeJulio host of the PBS series HandyMa'am and HGTV's Home Wise
'' Jeff Jewitt's book is a great comprehensive guide to successful finishing results.''
--Scott Phillips of American Woodshop, as seen on public television Table of Contents Introduction
SECTION 1: TOOLS AND MATERIALS Your Tool Kit Surface-preparation tools Brushes Rollers, pads, and foam brushes Rags and cloths Spray equipment The Right Stuff Wood putties and fillers Stains Bleaches Paste wood fillers Glazes and toners Finishes Waxes and polishes
SECTION 2: THE BASICS Surface Preparation Using planes and scrapers Sanding Checking surface preparation Correcting defects and blemishes Coloring the Wood Preparing to stain Pigment stains Dye stains Changing color Bleaching Color problems and their solutions Filling Pores Oil-based fillers Water-based fillers Getting the color right Glazing, Toning, and Shading Glazing basics Toning and shading
SECTION 3: SPECIALTY FINISHES Applying Finishes Glazing basics Toning and shading Finish basics Oil finishes Varnish Shellac and lacquer Water-based finishes Special situations Rubbing Out To rub or not to rub Choosing materials Thin finish rub-out Thick finish rub-out The satin look The gloss look Cleaning and Repair Preventative maintenance Cleaning and appearance maintenance Fixing gouges and dents Fixing scrapes and scratches Rings and water spots Specialty Finishes Arts and crafts Liming and pickling Oil, shellac, and wax Early American maple Ebonized finish Antique pine Lightly distressed paint Heavily distressed paint Whitewash Decorative filled-pore finish Blond mahogany Filled-pore mahogany Colonial cherry Pearled ash

by Jeff Jewitt
A well-applied finish can add the crowning touch to any piece of furniture, yet finishing is a skill that many woodworkers find difficult to master. Most people erroneously assume that flawless finishes have to be sprayed on or that there's some trick to achieving perfect results. The truth is that superb finishes have been produced for years using simple tools like brushes and pads. This book takes you through the steps necessary to apply finishing materials by hand, detailing each process, the materials used, and the correct technique.
You'll learn how to set up a safe and suitable working environment, how to prepare the surface of the wood for finishing, and how to choose the right stain to color the wood. At the core of the book are step-by-step techniques for six classic hand-applied finishes: shellac (including French polishing), oil, varnish, lacquer, water-based finish, and milk paint. Each technique is clearly and concisely explained, with many sharp photos and detailed drawings to accompany the text.
Whatever your skill level, this book will serve as the ultimate reference manual for protecting and beautifying furniture with finishes applied by hand.
Winner of the 1998 Stanley Award for Best How-To Book!

by Jeff Jewitt
A well-applied finish can add the crowning touch to any piece of furniture, yet finishing is a skill that many woodworkers find difficult to master. Most people erroneously assume that flawless finishes have to be sprayed on or that there's some trick to achieving perfect results. The truth is that superb finishes have been produced for years using simple tools like brushes and pads. This book takes you through the steps necessary to apply finishing materials by hand, detailing each process, the materials used, and the correct technique.
You'll learn how to set up a safe and suitable working environment, how to prepare the surface of the wood for finishing, and how to choose the right stain to color the wood. At the core of the book are step-by-step techniques for six classic hand-applied finishes: shellac (including French polishing), oil, varnish, lacquer, water-based finish, and milk paint. Each technique is clearly and concisely explained, with many sharp photos and detailed drawings to accompany the text.
Whatever your skill level, this book will serve as the ultimate reference manual for protecting and beautifying furniture with finishes applied by hand.
Winner of the 1998 Stanley Award for Best How-To Book!

with Frank Klausz
Frank Klausz shows you how to make the joint cleanly and quickly, using hand tools or basic woodshop machines.
You will learn about:Laying out for handwork Chiseling the mortises Sawing the tenons Laying out for router and handsaw Routing the mortises Band sawing the tenons Laying out for mortise and table saw Making a hollow-chisel mortise Working tenons on the table saw A professional cabinetmaker for more than 25 years, Frank Klausz also has made the other Fine Woodworking video workshops Wood Finishing and Dovetail a Drawer.
60 minutes, VHS.

If you can build a case for your drawers then you can build drawers -- theyÆre both box-building exercises. But, what kind of drawers should you build -- which joinery and what kind of mounting in the case? Gary Rogowski, noted furniture maker and teacher of woodworking in Portland, Oregon, shows you how to think and build your way through this problem.
YouÆll learn how to assemble plywood drawers (utility drawers for the shop and better-quality kitchen-cabinet-type drawers) made with: simple rabbet joints on the table-saw or router dado-rabbet joints drawer-lockö joints on the router
and mounted: with the "bottom-runner" method with center-glides in face-frame cabinets with side-mounted mechanical drawer glides

There's a long American tradition of furniture made directly from raw twigs or sticks. American willow-twig furniture and the Adirondack style are well-known types. Paul Ruhlmann teaches and works in a style that's closer to Adirondack. He gathers saplings of red maple and buckthorn (he's does his New England environment a favor by culling these invasive trees), peels them, joins them (he's invented a tool that makes instant tenons on sticks), and finishes them simply. Ruhlmann makes all sorts of furniture, but especially beautiful chairs with refined Shaker lines and woven seats that have a bit of the frontier about them.
This video will teach you the entire process, including how to select the parts of your project from raw sticks and how to steam-bend posts when necessary; as well as making the joints, finishing and weaving.

Of course, the trick is choosing the right finish and applying it correctly to a surface that has been properly prepared. That's what this collection of 30 articles from Fine Woodworking will help you do. In addition to explaining how different finishes are applied, you'll learn how to remove finishes, how to mix and use stains and other wood colorants, and how to rub out a finish to perfection. In all, the articles will give you the confidence to broaden your finishing repertoire.

Of course, the trick is choosing the right finish and applying it correctly to a surface that has been properly prepared. That's what this collection of 30 articles from Fine Woodworking will help you do. In addition to explaining how different finishes are applied, you'll learn how to remove finishes, how to mix and use stains and other wood colorants, and how to rub out a finish to perfection. In all, the articles will give you the confidence to broaden your finishing repertoire.

by Andy Charron
He takes the mystery out of equipment, finishes, methods of application, coloring wood, specialty items, cleanup and troubleshooting, and explains technological breakthroughs like water-based finishes and HVLP (high volume, low pressure) systems that offer new options.
Beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike will learn how to achieve a perfectly sprayed finish. Charron shows how to choose the right system and how each system works and gives a variety of techniques for using them. He tells how to set up spray booths and rooms for maximum efficiency, how to choose the right equipment, including compressors, spray guns, filters and complete systems. Charts, sources of supply and a handy material, equipment and application reference are included.

by Andy Charron
He takes the mystery out of equipment, finishes, methods of application, coloring wood, specialty items, cleanup and troubleshooting, and explains technological breakthroughs like water-based finishes and HVLP (high volume, low pressure) systems that offer new options.
Beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike will learn how to achieve a perfectly sprayed finish. Charron shows how to choose the right system and how each system works and gives a variety of techniques for using them. He tells how to set up spray booths and rooms for maximum efficiency, how to choose the right equipment, including compressors, spray guns, filters and complete systems. Charts, sources of supply and a handy material, equipment and application reference are included.

Jeff Jewitt, a world-renowned wood finisher, provides an in-depth coverage of tools and materials and covers all of the key processes. YouÆll learn about everything from surface preparation to color matching. Especially valuable is the coverage of advanced and special techniques, not usually covered in general finishing books, including detailed information on adjusting color, disguising defects, toning, glazing, spray finishing and ôrubbing outö a finish. This comprehensive finishing reference is the most complete and detailed book on the subject - and you will find it incredibly valuable û no matter what your skill level. Covers all the modern and traditional techniques for coloring and finishing wood. Organized for quick access, makes it easy to find each technique. Features over 850 photos and drawings illustrate the methods Covers sanding and surface preparation, staining and applying topcoats, and final polishing. About the author: Jeff Jewitt runs a finishing and refinishing business in Cleveland, Ohio, and markets his own line of finishing products. He is the author of two previous books: Hand-Applied Finishes (1997) and Great Wood Finishes (1999). He has also appeared in two finishing videos that won the 1997 Golden Hammer Award. A frequent contributor on finishing topics to Fine Woodworking, Jewitt also teaches classes on finishing at woodworking schools and shows. Hardcover, 9-3/16 x 10-7/8 in., 304 pages, with color photos and drawings Published 2004, ISBN 1-56158-592-0, # 070712

Anyone who finishes wood will want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Wood finishing Book. With new, full-color photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, it's a must-have reference.
The focus is on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use--not fussy, unattainable finishes.
The author demystifies the art and science of finishing with clear and up-to-date information, including coverage of spray finishing and the new generation of water-based finishes. Insightful Q&As provide answers to the most common finishing questions. Amusing '' Finishing Tales'' show the lighter side of finishing challenges. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing. And this new edition is even better.
'' Finishing is, for many, a frightening combination of alchemy and luck. Thankfully, Dresdner has written a book that will clarify this mysterious subject...Highly recommended.''
Library Journal
'' A whole course in how to make one's handiwork really shine.''
Booklist
'' ...a clear treatise on every aspect of the subject.''
Atlanta Journal Constitution From reviews of the first edition
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 color photos and drawings.

Anyone who finishes wood will want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Wood finishing Book. With new, full-color photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, it's a must-have reference.
The focus is on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use--not fussy, unattainable finishes.
The author demystifies the art and science of finishing with clear and up-to-date information, including coverage of spray finishing and the new generation of water-based finishes. Insightful Q&As provide answers to the most common finishing questions. Amusing '' Finishing Tales'' show the lighter side of finishing challenges. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing. And this new edition is even better.
'' Finishing is, for many, a frightening combination of alchemy and luck. Thankfully, Dresdner has written a book that will clarify this mysterious subject...Highly recommended.''
Library Journal
'' A whole course in how to make one's handiwork really shine.''
Booklist
'' ...a clear treatise on every aspect of the subject.''
Atlanta Journal Constitution From reviews of the first edition
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 color photos and drawings.

with Michael Dresdner
You'll see how to apply stains and glazes to both softwoods and hardwoods. You'll learn about polyurethane varnish and the new water-based varnishes. You'll also see how to wipe on finish with a rag and how to spray. The heart of the tape shows you how to brush on a flawless varnish finish.
Dresdner and his friends explain how to:Select the right finish Prepare the surface Stain and glaze to get the color you want Apply the new water-based varnishes Brush varnish perfectly Rub out the top coat Michael Dresdner, of Easton, Pennsylvania, is a senior consultant and engineer for Martin Guitar. He has written and lectured extensively on wood finishing, and is the author of the companion book, The Wood finishing Book.
40 minutes, VHS.

For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Now, from this best-selling author comes the long-awaited and completely updated second edition of Understanding Wood Finishing ù the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published.Technical updates on materials and techniques.More than 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides.Softcover.308 pages.

YouÆll find this book is long on solutions, not theory -- so it wonÆt take hours to digest. YouÆll want to keep this essential guide on hand throughout the finishing process -- from sanding to final polish. Discover answers to questions like these: What finish should I use for a front door? Do I need to sand between each coat when I'm finishing? Can I lighten a stain that looks too dark? How do I fix a dent that's too deep to sand out? What finish is best for items that come in contact with food? Can I use a foam brush to apply varnish and polyurethane? How can I avoid drips and runs when I spray finish? How do I get a uniform stain color on different color woods? About the author Michael Dresdner is a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. He is the author of The Woodfinishing Book, The New Woodfinishing Book, and Build Like a Pro: Painting and Finishing. Softcover, 8 x 10 in., 144 pages, with color photos and drawings Published 2003, ISBN 1-56158-591-2, # 070713