Here is a collection of books on finishes and finishing. These books will cover topics such as selecting the right finish, how to apply them, the properties of each one, and other information and techniques.

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The New Wood Finishing Book (by Michael Dresdner)

Anyone who finishes wood will want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed Wood Finishing Book. With new, full-color photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, it's a must-have reference. The focus is on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use -- not fussy, unattainable finishes. The author 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. Amusing "Finishing Tales" show the lighter side of finishing challenges. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing, and this new edition is even better.

Finishing wood surfaces can be tricky and time-consuming, and all that effort and time may not yield the beautiful product envisioned at the start. Great Wood Finishes is written by an expert in the field to help the occasional finisher/refinisher or hobbyist woodworker avoid that problem. The book uses simple instructions and a wealth of illustrations to make the process easy and rewarding. This book begins with a thorough discussion of tools and materials. It moves on to instructions and photo essays covering every technique, including staining, glazing, and rubbing out. The final section, primarily photos and captions, covers specialty finishes that can easily be created
by combining the techniques presented earlier in the book.

A must read for anyone interrested in using a spray system. This well written book, is loaded with information and covers most all aspects of this finishing method. Andy Charron covers everything from preparation to topcoats, using different spray materials, special effects, even contact glue spraying. It will also help you select the right system, HVLP or compressed air. There is a complete section on spraybooth and rooms. Extensive trouble shooting charts with some trouble pictures for easy identification and equipment cleaning instructions.

Woodworkers, restorers, refinishers and other interested readers will learn how to prepare surfaces for finishing and how to choose the appropriate materials, tools and application method for any job. Plus they learn how to get better finishes from materials they already use. Professional finisher Jeff Jewitt's shop-proven techniques focus on the practical side of finishinghow to get beautiful results. 165 full-color photos. 40 drawings.

Finishing often seems to require more alchemy than skill. This book takes the magic and guesswork out of finishing by collecting the best recent material on finishing written by experts ranging from finishing chemists to America's best amateur woodworkers. These are practical solutions and accessible finishes, enabling anyone to get a great looking finish every time. Chapters include surface preparation, hand finishing tools and techniques, coloring wood, and special techniques. This is a must-have reference for weekend refinishers and woodworkers alike.

More than two dozen collected articles by experts clearly explain the many finish and finishing choices now available for woodworkers. The reader learns how different finishes are applied, how to remove and repair finishes, how to mix and use stains and other wood colorants and how to put mirror surfaces on all their projects. Includes hand, brush, pad and spray finishing.

This book explains how water based finishes are becoming more widely excepted because of they ease of use, saftey, and environmentally sound. It guides you through haow to pick the finish for your application and how to apply it. It explains how to perpare the surface before you begin finishing, and how to use dyes and stains.

Whether you want to transform a piece of unfinished furniture into an instant antique, select a safe finish for your children's furniture and toys, or simply, repair, restore, and maintain a wide assortment of wood surfaces, THE WOOD FINISHER puts all the information you need at your fingertips.

The Weekend Refinisher: How to Make the Most of Your Furniture-A Step-By-Step Guide (by Bruce E. Johnson)

Bruce Johnson, author of the COUNTRY LIVING Column, "Antiques Across America," draws on ten years of professional refinishing experience to show you all the shortcuts and tricks of the trade. All you need are a few common hand tools and household supplies. Packed with charts, tables, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow illustrations, inside you'll find the confidence you need to tackle any piece.

Since 1976 Jim Richey has written the "Methods of Work" column, in which readers share approaches to woodworking problems or ask for help, and he responds with clear, simply illustrated explanations. Sampling literally tens of thousands of reader submissions, this series, edited by Richey, features the best advice from 25 years of Fine Woodworking. "Methods of Work" appeals to both beginning and intermediate woodworkers through its practical,
straightforward solutions to woodworking challenges both common and complex. Each answer is a combination of step-by-step guidelines and the author's high-quality line drawings. Since these projects originated in the small workshops of the magazine's readers, woodworkers can be assured of proven results.

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