02396cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324500690013426400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800980042052013520051853400450187065300190191565300270193465300240196165300130198585600430199899900170204117935UtSlPG20260610133422.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTT1 aBitmead, Richard10aFrench Polishing and Enamelling: A Practical Work of Instruction 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-06  aProduced by K.D. Thornton and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"French Polishing and Enamelling: A Practical Work of Instruction" by Richard Bitmead is a practical guide focused on the techniques of furniture finishing, specifically written in the early 20th century. The work contains detailed instructions for achieving high-quality finishes using methods such as French polishing and enamelling, while also offering numerous recipes for creating polishing materials and varnishes. It serves as both an instructional manual for professionals in cabinetry and amateur hobbyists interested in wood finishing.  The opening of this instructional manual provides insights into the origins of French polishing and its evolution over time, briefly alluding to earlier techniques that were commonly employed in furniture polishing. Bitmead begins by discussing the essential skills a proficient French polisher must possess, from understanding various types of wood to mastering staining techniques that enhance the appearance of lesser-quality materials. He emphasizes the importance of knowledge in process and material choice, as well as the careful preparations necessary for successful polishing. This sets a foundational tone for the rest of the book, indicating that readers will encounter a wealth of practical advice to elevate their furniture finishing skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWood finishing  aVarnish and varnishing  aStains and staining  aPolishes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17935  c59321d59321