Title: German Varnish-Making (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Jul 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0265882826
ISBN 13: 9780265882825
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
Weight: 1119 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Master varnish formulas and practical recipes for ironwork, furniture, and crafts.

This edition presents time-tested mixtures for weather-resistant coatings, including No. 1 and No. 2 asphaltum varnishes and a cheaper No. 3 for general use. You’ll see how to combine asphaltum with turpentine, coal-tar naphtha, rosin, and oil to tune toughness and drying time. Also included are instructions for turpentine varnish and a liquid zinc drier, with notes on color, drying speed, and what to adjust for different materials.

The pages cover step-by-step preparation, cooking temperatures, and cooling sequences to help you recreate durable finishes. It also explains how changing the oil or varnish components affects hardness, dryness, and shade. The information is presented in direct, practical terms for makers working with finishes and coatings.

Formulas and proportions for several varnish types, including asphaltum blends and turpentine varnish
Guidance on drying times and how to adjust for faster or slower drying
Techniques for preparing and using a zinc drier and related additives
Practical notes on selecting oils, rosin, and solvents to shape finish properties

Ideal for readers who restore, maintain, or create varnishes for wood and metal projects, or who want hands-on, recipe-based guidance.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Das Unternehmen AHA-BUCH GmbH: Seit der Gr�ndung von AHA-BUCH im Juli 2005 ist unser Hauptziel, zufriedenen Kunden so schnell und so preisg�nstig wie m�glich ihren B�cherwunsch zu erf�llen. Unsere Firma besch�ftigt 16 Mitarbeiter, die nur ein Ziel kennen: den Kunden und seine W�nsche! Auf �ber 3700 m2 Fl�che haben wir �ber 100.000 B�cher, Modernes Antiquariat und Spiele auf Lager.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

AHA-BUCH GmbH
Garlebsen 48, Einbeck, 37574, Germany

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

General Terms and Conditions and Customer Information / Privacy Policy

I. General Terms and Conditions

� 1 Basic provisions

(1) The following terms and conditions apply to all contracts that you conclude with us as a provider (AHA-BUCH GmbH) via the Internet platforms AbeBooks and/or ZVAB. Unless otherwise agreed, the inclusion of any of your own terms and conditions used by you will be objected to

(2) A consumer within the meaning of the following regulations is any natural person who concludes...

More Information

Shipping Terms

We ship your order after we received them
for articles on hand latest 24 hours,
for articles with overnight supply latest 48 hours.
In case we need to order an article from our supplier our dispatch time depends on the reception date of the articles, but the articles will be shipped on the same day.

Our goal is to send the ordered articles in the fastest, but also most efficient and secure way to our customers.

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.
Order quantity	30 to 40 business days	7 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 76.21	US$ 87.83

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.