This text contains a detailed guide on wood finishing, including information on tools, technique, and the various different materials used in the practice. Complete with handy tips, easy-to-follow instructions and helpful images, this text is ideal for those with little or no experience and makes for a valuable addition to collections of woodworking and DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Cabinet Woods and Their Accepted Finishes', 'Preparation of Cabinetwork for Finishes', 'Wood Stains and Their Application', 'Undercoater Practice', 'Fillers and their Application', 'Putty Glazing', 'Varnishing Equipment', 'Varnish-Brushing Methods', 'Finish Sanding and Rubbing Methods', 'Modern Fast-Drying Finishes', and more. This antique book has been elected for modern republication due to the timeless nature of its content, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on wood finishing.