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Surface prep, wipe-on and spray finishing, and a visit with a finishing expert
In this DVD, finishing expert Michael Dresdner shows you what you need to know to become a proficient wood finisher, starting with classic surface-prep problems and their solutions -- how to recognize and remove dents, how to recognize and fill gouges, how to pre-raise wood grain to get the best results under waterborne finishes, and, most important, how to sand wood.
You'll learn how to apply a simple wax finish, shellac-and-wax, and a polyurethane with only a rag for a tool. It's a simple process: rag on your finish, wipe it off, let it dry, recoat. D"Bve got to see this to learn how little you have to do to get a classy, silky, surface that,D"Bs ideal for most indoor furniture.
Next, Dresdner visits woodfinishing expert Chris Minick, who teaches you how to brush on a flawless polyurethane varnish finish.
Finally, Dresdner explains the simple principles of spray finishing and guides you through the potentially confusing landscape of modern spraying tools. You'll find out how to set up each type of spray equipment, how to adjust spray patterns, and how to apply all the major coatings to a variety of furniture types -- a chair, a tabletop, a bookcase -- and to a guitar.
This DVD is a compilation of three Video Workshops (Starting to Finish, Three Simple Finishes, and Spray Basics) and a segment from The Woodfinishing Video.
(about 65 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on January 20, 2005 in Woodworking::Furniture Making and Lutherie.
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This video is packed with information. The presenter comes across as very knowledgeable. After seeing the techniques, I understood what I was doing wrong. I highly recommend this DVD.
I found this DVD to be a very good starting point for a person like myself with limited experience finishing wood. Its content was well organized and the video and sound were of good quality.
Great overview of several wood finishing issues. The information and discussion of preparation is important and something that can easily be overlooked by those in a rush to complete a project. This is a great starter video.
Excellent DVD on wood finishing. I highly recommend this DVD.
Very helpful DVD showing some great techniques and helpful shortcuts.
