French Polishing is the art of covering wood with a layer of lac laid on in solution, the object being to produce a highly polished surface. This antiquarian text contains a detailed treatise on French polishing, including information on tools, technique, and different surfaces. Containing all the information one might want to know on the subject, this book is ideal for anyone interested in French polishing and constitutes a great edition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: Introduction, History, and Principles, French Polish and Rubbers, Fillers and Stopping, The Practice of French Polishing, Glazing, Use of Pumice Stone, Polishing Shop Fronts, Finishing and Renovating Shop Fittings, Polishing Coffins, Polishing Turned Work in the Lathe, Floor Polishing, and Polishing Various Woods. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on French polishing.