Fantastic Book Explaining Finishes and Finishing
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Fantastic Book Explaining Finishes and Finishing
This is one of the best books that explain the mechanics and some basic chemistry of the components in Finishing. One of the best books in my library, and very detailed:UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish; Bob Flexner;
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Re: Fantastic Book Explaining Finishes and Finishing
Thank you for the info. I'm going to find it and add it to my library.
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Re: Fantastic Book Explaining Finishes and Finishing
Cabinets are different from guitars but learning how a finish is applied is never a bad thing.
As my teacher told me , it isn't what you put on , as much as what it is you let on .
As my teacher told me , it isn't what you put on , as much as what it is you let on .
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Fantastic Book Explaining Finishes and Finishing
Another book I find to be very good at explaining the chemistry of different finishes is "Gunstock Finishing and Care," by A. Donald Newelll. It does suffer from being rather dated -- it was published in 1952 or something -- and it may be out of print, but I've found it helpful.
And of course, a gunstock is not a guitar...
And of course, a gunstock is not a guitar...
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When things are bad, try not to make them any worse, because it is quite likely they are bad enough already. - French Foreign Legion