The Cabinet Maker's Guide - Rules and Instructions in the Art of Varnishing, Dying, Staining, Jappaning, Polishing, Lackering, and Beautifying Wood, I
This vintage book contains a classic guide to cabinetmaking, with a particular focus on finishing. Wood finishing is the process of refining or protecting wooden surfaces, particularly during the production of furniture. Contents include: \General Observations\, \To Clean the Face of Soft Mahogany, of Other Porous Woods\, \Another Way to Clean and Finish Mahogany Work\, \To Darken Mahogany\, \Gluing up and Veneering Card-table-tops, Secretary Fronts, &c\, To Cut Steel Plates for Scrapers\,..