Simple tools and the correct techniques are all it takes to produce flawless finishes by hand. This DVD combines two videos: Hand-Applied Finishes: Coloring Wood and HandApplied Finishes: Applying Topcoats to offer a complete video guide to these time-tested techniques. You'll learn about:

• Preparing surfaces
• Using pore fillers
• Mixing stains
• Brushing on varnish
• Using pad laquer and shellac
• Applying French polish
• Rubbing out a finish

Jeff Jewitt is a professional finisher who specializes in period finishing techniques. A contributing editor of Fine Woodworking magazine, Jewitt is also the author of Great Wood Finishes and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing.

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I believe Jewitt's finishing book, published by Fine Woodworking, is the best for general woodworkers. Broader and more detailed than others. But, a picture is worth a thousand words. This DVD is good - fast pace and reasonably broad in scope. I enjoy it and use it often.

Everything that has been said does not need to be repeated. There is an art to finishing. There are many finishes that can be applied. The visual feel of the cabinet or table is extremely important. Knowing when not to refinish or what types of finishes are appropriate to the piece your making may be important to you. It is to me, and this book has helped.

As mentioned in the discription of this text, Jeff has a DVD and Video tapes if you need to "see one make one!" Jeff's one two punch is great. I can watch it and learn one way, then I can read about it to file more stuff in another part of my brain, then I can go ahead and make my mistakes, and check back with Jeff.

Great book for New Woodbutchers that want a guide on the journey through ever more expensive wood projects.

I found "understanding wood finishing" by Bob Flexner to be superior to this book, though I do own and sometimes refer to this book also. Sometimes 2 quality opinions help you average out the proper actions. I purchased them together, no regrets.

A must have for anyone that finishes wood. I refer to this every time I get ready to finish a project.

This book covers hand finishes very well. I have other finishing books, but this one is the best. The topics are thoroughly covered, including diagrams and photos to help. Jewitt doesn't just cover one way to apply a finish such as shellac, he covers different ways to do it. And how to get different appearances from that finish (flat, satin, gloss). It's definitely made a big difference in the final quality of my projects.

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