Wood Finishing: Comprising Staining, Varnishing and Polishing
Paul Nooncree Hasluck
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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 (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
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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