On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:01:19 GMT, Rolling Thunder
wrote:
The best book is the one you can find at the library. You'll
likely find one on your list at the library.
I agree it's a good idea to support your local library, but this is
one of those things that it's nice to have down in your shop whenever
you need it.
Thunder
On 14 Oct 2004 06:31:55 -0700, (Never Enough
Money) wrote:
Lot's of books to choose from! I've listed some I found from Amazon
below. I want one that covers mixing finishes like wax topcoats on
Danish oil, or shellac as a top coat, etc. I also want a chart (that
I've seen somewhere but don't recall) that compares various finishes
in terms of durability, repairability, water resistence, shine, etc. I
don't care about spraying techniques, I'm only doing hand
finishing....
BTW, I'd welcome a recommendation from Jeff Jewitt, a sometimes
contributor to this group and the author of many of the books listed
below. Jeff, are you out there reading this?
Here's the list I found:
Tauton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing by Jeff and Susan
Jewitt
Great Wood Finishes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Consistent and Beautiful
Results by Jeff Jewitt
Hand-Applied Finishes by Jeff Jewitt
Finishes and Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and
Beautiful Finishes in Fine Woodworking by Tauton Press
Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
by Bob Flexner
More Finishes and Finishing Techniques: The Best of Fine Woodworking
by Fine Woodworking
The New Wood Finishing Book by Michael Dresdner