Foolproof Wood Finishing
Popular finishing expert and instructor takes the guesswork out of getting the perfect finish

After building a fine piece of furniture, it’s no wonder many woodworkers find themselves hesitant to complete their piece – the fear of a finishing mistake can be paralyzing. As one of the most popular finishing instructors at woodworking schools across the country, Teri Masaschi knows all about this – and it’s why she’s written Foolproof Wood Finishing: The Complete Guide for Those Who Love to Build and Hate to Finish. (Fox Chapel Publishing, September 2006)

Full of color photos and clear instructions, Foolproof Wood Finishing: The Complete Guide for Those Who Love to Build and Hate to Finish, keeps it simple -- it’s an easy-to-follow guide that simplifies how to choose, use and apply the perfect finish. Offering the ideal antidote to finishing anxiety, the author notes, “Other wood finishing books try to cover the entire subject with all of the “why’s” and “what for’s”. This book is about the process. Period.”

In step-by-step exercises that reflect the author’s approachable style, readers will learn everything they need to know to successfully finish a project: how to determine the best finish, to properly prepare wood with sanding techniques, to fix minor wood defects, to apply decorative techniques such as glazing and color laying, to properly brush on urethanes and varnishes and, most importantly, how avoid common pitfalls.

Rounding out the book are the author’s favorite “recipes” that outline the products and steps for creating timeless finishes such as Deep Antique Cherry, Nut Brown Mahogany, and more. Also included are amusing anecdotes culled from the author’s lifelong experience in the art of finishing.

Foolproof Wood Finishing offers clear direction in an approachable and understandable format that’s perfect for the first-timer or apprehensive woodworker.

About the Author: Teri Masaschi's career in antique restoration, furniture building and furniture finishing began as a fourteen-year old apprentice to a fine arts dealer in Amherst, New Hampshire. There she learned the traditional methods for conserving and restoring valuable antiques along with learning to build furniture in the Queen Anne, Federal and Chippendale styles. As Product Manager for Woodworker's Supply Inc., Teri was responsible for testing, acquiring and maintaining all of the finishing products in the national mail order catalog and training store employees about these products. She honed her finishing expertise further by trouble-shooting problems for national customers. Teri has written for Fine Woodworking Magazine, American Woodworker and Home Furniture. She teaches wood finishing at: The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship (ME), Anderson Ranch (CO), Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking (CT, Northwest Woodworking Studio (OR), Kelly Machler's School of Woodworking (KY) and at the Santa Fe Community College (NM). Teri has judged wood finishing competitions hosted by the Albequerque Woodworker's Association (NM) and the Woodworker's Showcase (NY). She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Book Title: Foolproof Wood Finishing
ISBN: 1-56523-303-4
Price: $19.95
Pages: 200
Size: 8 ½” x 11”
Publication Date: October 2006
Distributed by: Fox Chapel Publishing, phone toll-free 800-457-9112
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