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

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.