The Brightwork Companion: Tried-And-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters by Rebecca Wittman

The Brightwork Companion: Tried-And-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters by Rebecca Wittman

A hands-on handbook for the do-it-yourself refinisher From the author of the revered classic Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood comes this lifeline for the weekend warrior with a brush, a can of varnish, and two days to show results. As elegantly written, photographed, and color printed as its predecessor, The Brightwork Companion provides a stripped-to-the-essentials, topicby- topic presentation of procedures, bulleted lists, and summary tables.

Rebecca Wittman helps readers evaluate the condition of their boats' wooden elements and provides easy-to read, two-page spreads that minimize page turning with varnish-coated fingers. This completely practical guide makes every brightwork project easier with: Step-by-step procedures for bleaching, sanding, stripping, oiling, varnishing, and more Carefully designed lists, tables, and index for ease of use and reference Beautiful color photos Refinishing instructions for spars, decks, trim, interiors, and more This description may be from another edition of this product. 

Rebecca Wittman cofounded a custom yacht refinishing company, The Teak Twins, in 1978. Since that time she has refinished countless boats in Seattle, Washington, and Marina del Rey, California, and has taught seminars on brightwork at Seattle's Center for Wooden Boats. Her 1990 book Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood is considered a classic in the field.