Project Gutenberg 2006-03-06 Public domain in the USA. 412 Bitmead, Richard French Polishing and Enamelling: A Practical Work of Instruction Produced by K.D. Thornton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wood finishing Varnish and varnishing Stains and staining Polishes TT Text Technology Crafts Category: Art Category: How To ... 302267 2025-08-07T13:37:09.138387 text/html 304628 2006-03-06T16:43:26 text/html 120585 2025-08-07T13:37:15.834327 application/epub+zip 120814 2025-08-07T13:37:10.312360 application/epub+zip 120814 2025-08-07T13:37:09.744337 application/epub+zip 232325 2025-08-07T13:37:19.114310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204820 2025-08-07T13:37:15.149340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204816 2022-09-08T13:49:11.826138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236382 2025-08-07T13:37:08.462351 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 236130 2006-03-06T16:43:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 236128 2006-03-06T16:43:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20891 2025-08-07T13:37:19.253283 application/rdf+xml 14050 2025-08-07T13:37:09.836345 image/jpeg 2832 2025-08-07T13:37:09.790324 image/jpeg 83440 2006-03-06T16:43:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 114267 2006-03-06T16:43:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 83407 2006-03-06T16:43:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 133025 2025-08-07T13:37:09.160349 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog