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Hands-On Wood Finishing Instruction
October 1st - Five Saturdays - 9am - 5pm
Many woodworkers find finishing to be a mysterious process. Once you understand
how different stains and finishes work, you will be able to choose and apply the
most appropriate products for your project and create the look you are after.
This comprehensive class covers surface preparation, color, sealing, pore-filling, glazing,
and toning. Students will be using brushes and spray guns to apply: oil
finishes, wiping varnish, polyurethane, two-part finishes, shellac, lacquer, and
water-based finishes. A thorough understanding of solvents and strippers,
rubbing out finishes, and caring for finishes will demystify the craft of
finishing for you.
Staining
· Oil stains
· Gel stains
· Dye stains
· Non grain raising stains—NGR
· Custom stains
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Finishing
· Oil finishes
· Waxes
· Shellac
· Varnish
· Polyurethane
· Water-based
· Lacquer
· Specialty finishes |
The class will prepare multiple sample boards of different
woods using different stains and finishes to have a hands-on understanding of
the various methods. As part of the course you are encouraged to bring in a
small project (something you can carry by yourself through the door) whose refinishing can be discussed by the instructor and class.
Wear working/painting clothes!
Class instructor, Peter MacPherson began working as a full time furniture
refinisher in his family business, Federal Furniture Co. in Boston in 1976. He
was qualified as a Master Sprayer in 1978. As shop foreman, he became skilled at
all aspects of furniture finishing . He currently runs the finishing department
of Pape Wood Products in Rossiter, PA where they make and finish custom
furniture and architectural millwork.
Tuition:
$450 plus
a materials fee estimated to be
$60.
It will be finalized at the end of class.
Six full-day sessions. Eight students maximum.
A $50 deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
Class deposit $50
Entire amount is credited to your deposit.
Registration: Please pay the deposit online or by check to register
for class.
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GNA Woodworks |
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1454 Fleming Ave
McKees Rocks, PA 15136 |
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South Of Pittsburgh, just off Rt. 51 before the Neville Island bridge
Phone: 412-331-0009
E-Mail:
gnawoodworks@gmail.com
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cabinet
makers, and finish carpenters.
