DIGITAL Special: Finishing & Refinishing July 2005

NEW! Now you can download "Finishing and Refinishing" from Popular Woodworking magazine. It's in an easy-to-search pdf format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. The issue is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers.

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This compilation of articles gives you an incredible amount of information to finish your work successfully. Finishing guru Bob Flexner thoroughly explains the differences between different types of finishes and how to apply them. Learn about preparing and repairing to guarantee success, techniques for coloring wood and applying topcoats. This special publication features articles on:

• Avoiding ugly blotching and fix glue splothing

• Getting flawless topcoats and staining like a pro

• Repairing old finishes and reglue antiques

• Reducing brush marks and how to master the wipe-on finish

• All of this and more!