The New Wood Finishing Book

by Michael Dresdner, Sandor Nagyszalanczy (Photographer), Michael Mandarano (Illustrator), Jennifer Renjilian (Editor)

Overview

With new, full-color photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, The New Wood Finishing Book is a must-have reference.

If you finish wood, youll want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Woodfinishing Book. Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, focuses on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use — not fussy, unattainable finishes. He successfully 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, and amusing "finishing tales" show the lighter side of finishing challenges. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing. But this new edition is even better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561582990
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/28/1999
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Michael Dresdner is a nationally known finishing expert with more than 20 years' experience in the field. The author of The Woodfinishing Book and The New Woodfinishing Book, he teaches and writes on the subject for American Woodworker and other woodworking magazines. He lives in Puyallup, Wash.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
	Choosing a Finish	2
	What Is a Finish?	2
	How Finishes Work	3
	How to Choose the Right Finish	8
	Tools of the Trade	20
	Safety Equipment	20
	Application Tools	22
	Other Tools	37
	Stripping	43
	Which Method to Use?	43
	Choosing a Stripper	44
	Taking It Off	51
	Removing Old Stain	58
	Preparing the Wood	62
	Fixing Dents and Gouges	62
	Sanding	66
	Raising the Grain	75
	Coloring Wood	77
	What Is Stain?	77
	Commercial Stains	83
	Specialty Stains	84
	Sealer, Primer, and Filler	101
	Sealer	102
	Primer	106
	Pore Filler	109
	Applying the Finish	117
	Where to Finish	117
	When to Finish	121
	Applying Finishes by Rag	123
	Applying Finishes by Brush or Paint Pad	128
	Applying Finishes by Spray Gun	132
	Repairing Damage	146
	Removing Excess Materials	146
	Filling Voids	150
	Touchup	155
	Rubbing Out the Finish	160
	What Is Rubbing?	161
	Rubbing and Polishing Materials	166
	For a Satin Finish	167
	For a Gloss Finish	170
	Machine Polishing	173
	Resources	175
	Glossary	176
	Index	180

Editorial Reviews

"A clear and well-thought-out guide that is good for amateurs and experts alike."

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