Creating the Perfect Wood Finish with Joe L Erario (Popular Woodworking) [Paperback]

Joe L'Erario (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005 | Series: Popular Woodworking

Woodworkers will learn to restore, revive or remove and apply new finishes to their tired and worn furniture - quickly, without worry and mistakes. In this useful guide, woodworker Joe L'Erario shows them how, providing: 28 years of finishing and refinishing experience, presented through easy-to-master techniques and quick tricks; Steps to remove old finishes and to prep surfaces for the best results possible; Information on a variety of finishes, as well as detailed instructions on how to apply them; With step-by-step colour photos, this book will show woodworkers, furniture makers, and DIY'ers how to apply a finish flawlessly.

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About the Author

Joe L'Erario is a popular icon on national furniture and home improvement television and radio programmes across America. He has been finishing and refinishing furniture for 28 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Popular Woodworking Books (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558707441
• ISBN-13: 978-1558707443
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most informative and comprehensive, September 30, 2005

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Alanda Whelan "Woodworking Addict" (Apple Valley CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is the first book I've purchased on finishing. I found it to be extremely informative and well written. I have watched the author previously on TV as one of the "Furniture Guys". He injects just enough humor to not detract from the subject, and he puts a lot of emphasis on safety which can be critical with not only finishing but all woodworking.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars how it's really done, February 26, 2006

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Mitchell Raczy "Mitch Raczy" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This is the book to get. I used to watch Joe on the PBS series, and let me tell you that the "spit coat of shellac" is the trade secret that makes all the difference. This book is truley instrunctional and fun to read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars average finish book, October 1, 2009

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Don R. Huber "SUPERDOG683" (GROVE CITY PA) - See all my reviews
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i gave it 4 stars to be nice.
its your average informative type book
large type alot pictures in most cases basic info.
you can fiy though this book in 2-3 hours
its a nice easy read. has a few tips and tech. you dont see else where.
but i gave it 4 stars for 1 reason. there are 4-5 pages on how to strip old finish.
that were worth the purchase price alone.
if you are stripping any type of a project larger than a cigar book
those few tips will help alot.
yes ive stripped and done many misc. projects.
but the author gives you a specific order of how what and why.
yes stripping is still amajor pain, no quick easy fast way.
but even worse is spending 20 hours $200.00 and still not having a clean piece of wood.
i was stripping 2 fireplace mantels right when the book arrived.
they are the same in 2 diff. rooms. same size same wood. first one took 35 hours
second one i did after i read the book took 20 hours. note there was alot of detail and
8 or more layers of every paint and wood finish known to man. plus the second one turned out better
the bare wood looks so good i am using a clear finish only.
those 5 pages plus about 6 good finish types or tips made the book 4 star.