Take the mystery out of finishing and avoid costly mistakes with easy-to-follow exercises designed by woodworking's premier finishing instructor. Also includes 20 recipies for classic looks and amusing "adventures in finishing" anecdotes.
I like building things, and I actually do like to finish things. However, I was interested in learning new techniques. This book provides approaches for a lot of different ways to put a nice finish on your wood working projects. It was a good read, and will remain a handy reference book.