Jewitt, a well-known authority on wood finishing, combines his vast knowledge of the subject with the latest technology to produce this integrated book and DVD set. The author explains how to choose equipment and demystifies the spray-finishing process.
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.
For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Now, from this best-selling author comes the long-awaited and completely updated second edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING-the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. The first edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. "We use UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING as the textbook for our students training to go into the furniture industry," says David Miles, wood technology professor at Pittsburg State University. "It's the best written, most accurate, and most thorough wood finishing book in print-by far."
You have spent countless hours building a project and all that's left to do is apply the finish. This step is daunting for even the most seasoned woodworkers, and with good reason - a bad finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture in a matter of minutes.
Presents full-color illustrated instructions for refinishing wood, and contains over eight hundred photos and drawings that describe sanding and surface preparation, staining and applying topcoats.
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
· Called the “bible” of wood finishing, this comprehensive guide offers valuable and expert information on a variety of topics surrounding wood finishing · Written in an approachable, conversational tone that’s engaging and interesting to the reader · Newly updated edition will feature current regulatory information on solvents and other chemicals that are safe and just as effective as mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, and methylene chloride strippers · Also includes new information on replacement products · Since its 2010 publication, this best-selling authoritative guide continues to rank as #1 in multiple Amazon categories, including Furniture Design, Furniture & Carpentry Crafts, and Architectural Decoration & Ornament
A professional-looking finish is the dream of most woodworkers. One way to achieve it is through modern spray finishing. Spray finishing is a lot less trouble than it used to be - recent technological breakthroughs have made a previously messy and expensive process safer, easier and cheaper. The development of water-based finishes and HVLP spray systems has put spray finishing within the grasp of any small-shop woodworker willing to learn the technique and make a modest investment in equipment. Andy Charron, a professional woodworker, has been experimenting with spray finishes for some years and has experience with a number of systems. He has put this expertise into a comprehensive volume that explains the entire process. Charron describes how each system works and how to choose the system that's right for the kind of work you do - from guns and spray booths to compressors, turbines, air lines, filters and safety equipment. You'll also learn how to work with lacquers, crosslinked finishes, shellac, polyurethane and water-based finishes; how to color, stain and tone the wood; how to spray contact cement; and how to clean your equipment when you're done. A troubleshooting chart at the end of the book will help you identify and solve problems at a glance.