{"product_id":"wood-finishing-9781026093115","title":"Wood-Finishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Harry R. Jeffrey\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Woodwork - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wood-Finishing\" by Harry R. Jeffrey is a comprehensive and practical guide dedicated to the art of enhancing and protecting wood surfaces. Designed for craftsmen, students, and DIY enthusiasts alike, this instructional manual provides clear, step-by-step guidance on a wide range of essential techniques. From the initial preparation of the raw wood to the final application of decorative finishes, the work covers the fundamental principles of staining, filling, and varnishing with precision and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the text, Jeffrey explores various methods for achieving professional-grade results, including the use of oil, water, and spirit stains. Readers will find detailed information on the properties of different wood species and how they interact with specific finishing materials. The book also delves into specialized topics such as wax finishing, enamel work, and the careful restoration of old furniture, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to preserve or beautify wooden objects. Emphasizing both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the craft, \"Wood-Finishing\" remains a significant reference for traditional woodworking methods, offering timeless knowledge that is as useful for modern hobbyists as it is for historians of the manual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884316672151,"sku":"9781026093115","price":1585.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026093115.webp?v=1781106965","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/wood-finishing-9781026093115","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}