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Hand-Applied Finishes with Jeff Jewitt

Hand-Applied Finishes
with Jeff Jewitt


Get perfect hand-applied finishes, with technique advice from a pro finisher 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 Hand–Applied 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.