Spray booth for a small shop popular woodworking magazine. This book and dvd set is an excellent introduction for firsttime sprayers, breaking the process down topic by topic to provide a comprehensive and straightforward overview of the many options available. Andy charron all about thinning finishes \ jeff jewitt aerosol finishes. This book has been updated several times from the abcs of spray equipment, originally published by the devilbiss company in 1954. Spray finishing made simple by jeff jewitt, paperback. But what if you have more space, do a lot of finishing and would like to have something more like what professionals use but still dont want to.
A book of timeless practical value, this text contains everything one might need to know about finishing furniture, written in a detailed yet accessible manner, perfect for the amateur. A comprehensive guide to finishing woodworking projects includes numerous techniques for finishing as well as advice on how to disguise defects, adjust color, and repair damaged finishes. Spray finishing and other techniques by editors of fine. Good finishing can be the key to a successful woodworking job, and it s a task that anyone can master. Finishing techniques for wood crafters lora s irish. The definitive book for finishing guitars and fretted instruments. Revised book sanding and finishing hardwood floors dvd price. Faced with my own nearly absolute ignorance of spray techniques, i tried it, and to my amazement i soon learned to spray fairly well. It includes a turbine unit and storage pod with carry handle, bleedertype spray gun with 2. Spraying is an efficient way to achieve nearflawless finishing, but beginners can find the techniques and equipment intimidating.
Tefloncoated aluminum cup, cleaning kit and viscosity cup. Well guide you to the right finish for your projectpolyurethane, lacquer, shellac, and moreand show you how to get pictureperfect, repeatable results. Ebony and cocobolo are examples, but that beauty fades rather rapidly. And unlike many woodworkers who still struggle with rags and brushes, i can honestly say that i enjoy finishing. This article was reproduced in my book, flexner on finishing. With improved finishes and tools, spray finishing is within the reach of any woodworker. In this book, expert woodworkers and professional finishers share their advice on how to get a flawless spray finish, from how to choose and use equipment to preparing finishes for spraying. But there is little information apart from magazine articles and our 1996 book. In addition there are articles on other nontraditional finishing methods such as rubbing out finishes with auto body compounds, spraying paint, and making. Those are usually formulated not for spraying, but for brushing. Wood finishing is really not difficult or complex when you break down the components. It focuses on equipment and techniques for spray finishing. Download pdf spray finishing made simple book full free. For more information and insight into all of the nuances and techniques of finishing, i.
Other compelling reasons to apply a finish are enhanced appearance, protection of the wood, ease in cleaning. One way to achieve it is through modern spray finishing. Each spray booth must be separated from all other nonspray finishing operations by at least 3 feet, a wall, or a partition. Pdf spray finishing and other techniques download full. There must be a clearance of at least e feet on all sides of the booth exterior. Learn four basic wood finishing techniques woodworking. Delightfully quirky is a phrase usually reserved for fiction, but describes this text which brings new insights to a wide range of subjects, while remaining the most interesting presentation of metal finishing you will find. Recently, i had a project that involved making repetitive precise cuts at identical angles and. Beginner tutorial how to set up and use a paint spray gun. This book is organized around the major components of an air spray systemspray guns, electrostatic applicators, material containers, hose, air control equipment, compressors, spray booths, respirators and a. If the manual suggests holding the gun no more than six inches.
Spray finishing made simple by jeff jewitt woodworking. A very special thank you to tim merrill and doug haffner for describing and sharing some of their favorite finishing methods. Leah demonstrates how to set up and use an hvlp gravityfed pneumatic paint gun, stepbystep, for beginners. Mitch kohanek the wood finisher learn wood finishing. Jack dini, a past president of the aesf, is perhaps our industrys best writer. This video teaches you how to attach your air regulator. While this page is in progress, we will continue to refer you to some older pages at finishing. This book collects the best recent articles from fine woodworking on spray finishing and other modern finishing techniques. Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to finishing furniture, including information on spraying, and opaque and transparent finishes.
Colored wood toners, stains, glazes and shading stains. Spray finishing and other techniques book depository. This book helps give you the confidence to finish new instruments, refinish old ones, and perform flawless touchups. Spray finishing and other techniques taunton books. Salvaging a bow front chest thomas johnson antique furniture restoration duration.
Thomas johnson antique furniture restoration 72,294 views. Get more information on an array of custom classes, individualized training. Spray finishing offers professional results far superior to brushing or other handapplied methods. Which hvlp spray finishing system is right for you. Whether you re just learning or are an accomplished artisan, at the woodworker s library you ll find the right book on how to finish your masterpiece in style. Spray the other side, starting at the butt end and again moving toward the neck joint. This guide explains the process of spray finishing which gives a professional looking finish to woodwork. Random book spray finishing and other techniques in.
Although the road to proficiency was paved with drips and runs, spray finishing wasnt any more difficult than a lot of other woodworking techniques ive mastered. Recent improvements in the equipment and widespread adoption have lowered costs making this technique widely available. Woodworking finishes can make a good project great. Pdf spray finishing made simple download full pdf book. It explains how to choose and set up a spray finishing system, discusses materials for spraying and how to handle them, and includes coverage of. Ideas and information from the magazine, fine woodworking. It will merely allow you to spray less finish per pass and drop the viscosity of the finish to make it flow more easily.
As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. This is the drawing of a home spray booth from my article. Spray finishing and other techniques book sl hardwoods. To make them behave well through a spray gun takes some alteration, and a slightly different spraying technique. The format of the original book was questionandanswer.
Spray finishing made simple available for download and read online in other formats. Now that home woodworkers have access to the specialized tools and finishing products that were once used only by professional finishers, all they need is direction. Please don t hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance locating the right books for the project you have in mind. A professional looking finish is the dream of most woodworkers. Spray finishing and other techniques by editors of fine woodworking, 9781561588299, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Every woodworker wants a finish on there project that looks spectacular, with this book spray finishing, you will learn how to choose and use equipment, and prepare finishes for spraying.
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