Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #520965 in Books
• Published on: 1981-04-01
• Released on: 1981-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Enjoyable read about the life & times of a master craftsman
This has been the most enjoyable woodworking book I have ever read. Mr. Frank's story makes fascinating reading, his knowledge of wood finishing is still amazing after eighteen years of "progress" since the publication of this book.

I don't know why Taunton has allowed it to fall out of print, but they need to bring it back.

Great Read
It is rare that a book is both informative and entertaining, but this book fully fits that description. Frank grew up in post WWI europe and tells stories that also instruct. Frank is a master at coloring and finishing wood, whose life spanned 94 years. His advice is timeless, and the book, published in 1981, covers most finishing materials available today, as well as, finishing materials and methods that seem bygone now. Any woodworker will find this an incredible story.

Makes A Fine Gift
Fun stories about the old days of wood working/finishing in Europe. It is more fun to read than one might imagine. Note the price for a new copy is near two hundred dollars ! I am glad I bought this book and can reread it over and over. Contains some practical how to info also. This is world class wood finishing by one of the all time masters for some of the most demanding customers on the planet.

If the reader is interested in high end wood working they will enjoy and treasure this book !