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PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-100071422773
ISBN-139780071422772
eBay Product ID (ePID)2862788
Product Key Features
Book TitleBrightwork Companion : Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicBoating, Sailing
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorRebecca Wittman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-018145
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal623.8/207
Table Of ContentPreface How this book appends, but differs from, The Original, and therefore why it is advisable to own both versions. part one: the Brightwork enigma: an introduction chapter one: the more things change, the more they stay the same . . . A few words about the enduring nature of brightwork methodology chapter two: afflictions and cures . . . Dreamboat turns nightmare; Choosing a path of brightwork stewardship; Levels of varnish deterioration, and their cures chapter three: now, about varnish--in a nutshell What's the basic formula?; Varnishes and solvents, briefly! part 2: the refinishing program chapter four: order in the port! Plan the projects--all of them, in logical order; Learn to read the weather; Shop for materials--Once! (or at least not eighty-three times . . . ); Prep the boat and get to work! chapter five: strip me once, strip me twice, strip me once again, it's been a long, long time . . . How To: Bleach off a finish; Strip with a heat gun; Remove finishes that require chemical strippers; Dry-scrape . . . if you have the strength!; Know when and how to sand off a finish! chapter six: it's a thankless job, and your name is Somebody . . . intermediate prep work How To: Sand stripped/bare wood; Bleach out stains; Create a smooth plane--preparatory detailing chapter seven: building up to the grand finale How To: Apply paste wood fillers, stains, sealers . . . chapter eight: never use lard How To: Oil your brightwork, for various reasons chapter nine: the varnished truth How To: Varnish, with as much unvarnished guidance as I can muster . . . chapter ten: now, let's try to keep it that way, soldier! How To: Set up and keep the maintenance schedule . . . chapter eleven: cabin soles, decks, and spars--oh my! Three special brightwork challenges part 3: tools, materials, and resources chapter twelve: you can never be too rich or have too many tools . . . Rebecca's favorites and "must-haves," including what's been developed since 1990 chapter thirteen: it's a materials world . . . Various products of the trade, . . . plus safety materials and some general finishing safety tips chapter thirteen and one-half: extra! extra! read all about it! Books, printed matter, and websites that help feed the brightwork junkie's habit . . . Index
SynopsisA hands-on handbook for the do-it-yourself refinisher From the author of the revered classic Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood comes this lifeline for the weekend warrior with a brush, a can of varnish, and two days to show results. As elegantly written, photographed, and color printed as its predecessor, The Brightwork Companion provides a stripped-to-the-essentials, topicby- topic presentation of procedures, bulleted lists, and summary tables. Rebecca Wittman helps readers evaluate the condition of their boats' wooden elements and provides easy-to read, two-page spreads that minimize page turning with varnish-coated fingers. This completely practical guide makes every brightwork project easier with: Step-by-step procedures for bleaching, sanding, stripping, oiling, varnishing, and more Carefully designed lists, tables, and index for ease of use and reference Beautiful color photos Refinishing instructions for spars, decks, trim, interiors, and more
LC Classification NumberVM322.W58 2004
