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

PrefaceHow this book appends, but differs from, The Original, and therefore why it is advisable to own both versions.part one: the Brightwork enigma: an introductionchapter one: the more things change, the more they stay the same . . .A few words about the enduring nature of brightwork methodologychapter two: afflictions and cures . . .Dreamboat turns nightmare; Choosing a path of brightwork stewardship; Levels of varnish deterioration, and their cureschapter three: now, about varnish--in a nutshellWhat's the basic formula?; Varnishes and solvents, briefly!part 2: the refinishing programchapter four: order in the port!Plan the projects--all of them, in logical order; Learn to read the weather; Shop for materials--Once! (or at least not eighty-three times . . . ); Prep the boat and get to work!chapter five: strip me once, strip me twice, strip me once again, it's been a long, long time . . .How To: Bleach off a finish; Strip with a heat gun; Remove finishes that require chemical strippers; Dry-scrape . . . if you have the strength!; Know when and how to sand off a finish!chapter six: it's a thankless job, and your name is Somebody . . . intermediate prep workHow To: Sand stripped/bare wood; Bleach out stains; Create a smooth plane--preparatory detailingchapter seven: building up to the grand finaleHow To: Apply paste wood fillers, stains, sealers . . .chapter eight: never use lardHow To: Oil your brightwork, for various reasonschapter nine: the varnished truthHow To: Varnish, with as much unvarnished guidance as I can muster . . .chapter ten: now, let's try to keep it that way, soldier!How To: Set up and keep the maintenance schedule . . .chapter eleven: cabin soles, decks, and spars--oh my!Three special brightwork challengespart 3: tools, materials, and resourceschapter twelve: you can never be too rich or have too many tools . . .Rebecca's favorites and "must-haves," including what's been developed since 1990chapter thirteen: it's a materials world . . .Various products of the trade, . . . plus safety materials and some general finishing safety tipschapter thirteen and one-half: extra! extra! read all about it!Books, printed matter, and websites that help feed the brightwork junkie's habit . . .Index