‧Overview:
"The Complete Guide for Those Who Love to Build and Hate to Finish Popular finishing expert and instructor takes the guesswork out of getting the perfect finish.

After building a fine piece of furniture, it’s no wonder many woodworkers find them-selves hesitant to complete their piece – the fear of a finishing mistake can be paralyzing. As one of the most popular finishing instructors at woodworking schools across the country, Teri Masaschi knows all about this – and it’s why she’s written Full of color photos and clear instructions, keeps it simple -- it’s an easy-to-follow guide that simplifies how to choose, use and apply the perfect finish. Offering the ideal antidote to finishing anxiety, the author notes, “Other wood finishing books try to cover the entire subject with all of the “why’s” and “what for’s”. This book is about the process. Period.

In step-by-step exercises that reflect the author’s approachable style, readers will learn everything they need to know to successfully finish a project: how to determine the best finish, to properly prepare wood with sanding techniques, to fix minor wood defects, to apply decorative techniques such as glazing and color laying, to properly brush on urethanes and varnishes and, most importantly, how avoid common pitfalls.

‧Author:
Teri Masaschi