The French Polisher's Manual - A Description of French Polishing Methods and Technique

Book excerpt: Contained within this book is a detailed guide to French polishing, including information on technique, tools, materials, and much more. Comprising simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed, helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience in the subject and makes for a valuable addition to collections of DIY or woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Workshop', 'The Bench', 'Brushes and Miscellaneous Items', 'Polishes and Varnishes', 'Fillers', 'Preparation', 'Staining', 'Filling-In', 'Fadding-In', 'Colouring and Matching', 'Varnishing', 'Bodying', 'Finishing', 'Polishing Period Furniture', 'Preservation and Renovation', and many more. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on French Polish.