Product Details - Books - Finishing - The Wood Finisher’s Handbook

Fortunately, today’s craftsmen have many wood finishing techniques and supplies at their disposal. In the classic handbook on the subject – now completely revised and updated – the author covers all the basics, making it easier than ever for beginners to achieve impressive results and helping those with more experience to get even more creative.

The first section explains the entire finishing process from the most up-to-date techniques for wood preparations to traditional methods of finishing that involve French polishing, stains, varnishes and oil finishes. The second part covers more advanced applications like mixing your own stains, gilding, stenciling, surface distressing, wood graining and more. Keep this in-depth guide handy in your shop because you’ll often refer to it.