128 pp., 165 colour illustrations, hardcover, 210 x 255 mm, in German.

Treating wood with oils, resins and waxesmakes wood easier to care for and accentuatesits natural beauty. Sam Allen has compiled allthe traditional methods and recipes for treatingwooden surfaces. In addition to a very thoroughdescription of French polishing with shellac,Mr. Allen also addresses the use of varnishes,oils, waxes, abrasives, stains and caseinbasedpaint.