F. N. Vanderwalker

This vintage book contains a complete guide to wood finishing, with information on methods, materials, and tools for natural, stained, varnished, waxed, oiled, enamelled, and painted finishes. With helpful illustrations and simple instructions, this volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and is not to be missed by DIY enthusiasts. Contents include: “Wood Finishing in General”, “Preparation of New and Old Surfaces”, “Stains in General”, “Factory Prepared Stains”, “Water Stains”, “Chemical Water Stains, Acid and Alkaline”, “Color Pigment Water Stains”, “Spirit Stains—Aniline and Coal Tar Dye Stains”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on woodworking.

Sutton Press

Wood Finishing, Plain and Decorative: Methods, Materials, and Tools for Natural, Stained, Varnished, Waxed, Oiled, Enameled, and Painted Finishes - Antiqued, Stippled, Streaked and Rough Glazed Finishes - Stain Making Formulas

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