Information concerning glueing and finishing wood products
¶ General rule
"Test your finish on scrap, otherwise you might have to scrap your finish"
There's so much that can go wrong when applying finish, especially with little experience. Take a piece of the wood you used for the project and apply the finish to see if anything unexpected happens.
Also see Flexner's ironclad rules for finishing.
¶ Materials
¶ Sandpaper
Some recommended brands include:
- Klingspor
- M3
- Norton
¶ Resources
¶ Maintenance and Repair
- 📄 Cleaning, repairing and reconditioning wood furniture
- 📄 Furniture care and handling
- 📄 Wood & Veneer Care and Maintenance
- 🎬 Furniture Repair 101 - Thomas Johnson
¶ Books
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Understanding Wood Finishing, Bob Flexner
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Classic Finishing Techniques, Sam Allen (German cover shown)
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Shellac, Linseed Oil, & Paint, Stephen A. Shepherd
¶ Links
- Selecting a Finish (FWW) - good overview of different finishes
- Overview of Varnishes and Resins (Williamsburg Art Conservation)