Complete Guide to Wood Finishes

CONTENTS Foreword Tools and equipment Basic tools and equipment Brushes for finishing Scrapers Powered sanders Abrasives The finishing shop Preparation Bruises, dents and scratches Dealing with blisters Repairing veneers Stains in the wood Chemical stripping How to use wood fillers Staining wood Bleaching wood Grain fillers Basic finishing techniques French polishing Working with colors Oil finishes Waxed finishes Varnishing Restoring old finishes Decorative finishes Stippling Graining Marbled effects Rag rolling Ebonizing Stenciling Crackle finishes Distressing Rubbed finishes Pickling Spray finishes Spray guns and the spray workshop Adjusting and using a spray gun Types of spray finishes and their application Creating special spray effects Guide to woods Troubleshooting Health and safety Glossary Index Useful names and addressesCrump, Derrick is the author of 'Complete Guide to Wood Finishes' with ISBN 9780671796693 and ISBN 0671796690.