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''The hardwood finisher: with rules and directions, for finishing in natural…'' compiled and edited by Fred T. Hodgson is a technical handbook written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive manual for the finishing of wood used in building construction and decoration, focusing particularly on hardwoods. Its primary audience is architects, carpenters, woodworkers, painters, and decorators interested in professional methods for preparing, finishing, staining, varnishing, and polishing both domestic and exotic woods. The opening of the book lays out the broad scope of wood finishing, noting its importance to a variety of building trades and emphasizing the evolution of woodworking from primitive functions to sophisticated decorative arts. Hodgson explains his approach, which is to extract the most reliable techniques from a variety of sources and supplement them with his own experience, while keeping the focus tightly on wood used for buildings. The initial chapters introduce key concepts such as selecting proper wood, preparing surfaces, hiding fastenings, sanding, and preventing common defects. Detailed guidance is provided on the use and composition of fillers, differences between open- and close-grained woods, and the best materials and methods for achieving durable and attractive finishes. The section then progresses into step-by-step practical instructions on filling, staining, shellacking, varnishing, wax finishing, rubbing, and French polishing, catering to both standard and high-end finishes, and concludes with a segue to specific guidance on individual wood species starting with oak. This thorough introduction sets a clear, methodical and practical tone for the book as a trusted resource for serious wood finishers.
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Eva March Tappan
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