Michael Dresdner visits three woodfinishing experts who teach you how you can achieve beautiful results in your own home workshop. You'll see how to apply stains and glazes to both softwoods and hardwoods. You'll learn about polyurethane varnish and the new water-based varnishes. You'll also see how to wipe on finish with a rag and how to spray. The heart of the tape shows you how to brush on a flawless varnish finish. Dresdner and his friends explain how to: select the right finish; prepare the surface; stain and glaze to get the color you want; apply the new water-based varnishes; brushed varnish perfectly; rub out the top coat. Michael Dresdner, of Easton, Pennsylvania, is a senior consultant and engineer for Martin Guitar. He has written and lectured extensively on woodfinishing, and is the author of The Woodfinishing Book. Running time 40 minutes
CA Prop 65 WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance know to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.