The Carpenters, Joiners, Cabinet Makers and Gilders' Companion - Containing Rules and Instructions in the Art of Carpentry, Joinery, Cabinet Making, and Gilding - Veneering, Inlaying, Varnishing and Polishing, Dying and Staining Wood, & Ivory

"The Carpenter's and Joiner's Hand-Book" is a classic guide to carpentry and cabinet making, covering a wide range of aspects and elements. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated throughout, this handy volume will be of considerable utility to carpenters and others with a practical interest in wood work. Contents include: "General Direction for Seasoning and Preserving Timber", "Charring Timber", "Another Method", "A Composition for Weather Boarding, Paling, etc.", "A Superior Composition", "Polish for Wainscot Work", "Oil for Wainscot Work", "Polishing Oil for Mahogany", etc. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in cabinetmaking, wood finishing, and carpentry in general. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on wood finishing.