How To Do Your Own Wood Finishing Author:Jackson Hand Whatever the project--restoring a damaged surface, adding the crowing touches to a workshop original, or refurbishing an antique--this book puts the finest techniques of modern wood finishing at your service. Here are complete, easy-to-use instructions for selecting the right finish for each type of project, each kind of wood, and according to d... more »esired ruggedness, style and cost. Clear steps for preparing the surface, removing old finishes, cleanup,, staining--with water, non-grain-raising, and wiping stains. All the best ways to work with shellac, varnish, lacquer, and enamels. Novelty finishes. French polishing. Glazes. And special techniques for outdoor furniture, musical instruments, metal surfaces, and wood floors. Everything you need to know, and scores of show-how illustrations.« less