French Polishers Handbook

[Bryan Milham]

I've come by a very old book (certainly pre 1921) called 'The French Polishers Handbook'. Now maybe not many of us are that interested in French Polishing (maybe I'm wrong) but it also includes lots of old recipes for making stains and colouring woods as well as different finishes used in the days of yore.

I've scanned it and am looking to offer copies of the scans to anyone that would like them (I'm sure it's out of copyright) so the the information is shared and not lost.

Before you say yes please be aware it's 26 images and over 40Mb to send.

Any takers?

[hughie]

could be very useful, I wouldnt mind a copy if still doing it.

[Bryan Milham]

Hughie,

I'll pick up on this this evening (07:50 currently) and get your e-mail address from your profile and send them. Please to be able to share and save the knowledge.

Bryan

[Woodcrafts]

I've come by a very old book (certainly pre 1921) called 'The French Polishers Handbook'. Now maybe not many of us are that interested in French Polishing (maybe I'm wrong) but it also includes lots of old recipes for making stains and colouring woods as well as different finishes used in the days of yore.

I've scanned it and am looking to offer copies of the scans to anyone that would like them (I'm sure it's out of copyright) so the the information is shared and not lost.

Before you say yes please be aware it's 26 images and over 40Mb to send.

Any takers?

Yes please. I am not a regular French polisher but use it on some of my work and I always find old recipes and methods interesting. I assume you can get my details from the profiles.
Thanks, Paul

[Dave Atkinson]

Hello Bryan

I'd like a copy as well.  If I create a folder in my dropbox can you accept and then copy it into that.  It is a very useful way of sending large files around.

My email is on the AWGB contact page - drop me a line please

Cheers Dave

[Bryan Milham]

Okay guy's

I've sent a copy to everyone (up to this posting) who's requested one.

You should get 7 big emails - let me know if there is a problem and I'll resend whatever is missing.

Dave,

I've sent you a Dropbox link via e-mail.

The offer is still open to everyone - or anyone else of course.

[Dave Wilcox]

Hi Bryan, I would like a copy of your hard work please ;-)
Regards
Dave Wilcox

[thebowlerhattedturner]

Hello Dave (atco) if I bring one those magic storage sticks to the EC meet could you download it onto that?
Regards
John

[Dave Atkinson]

Hi John

Please bring your magic stick and I'll download with pleasure.

I haven;t had time to look at it in detail yet but it looks like one of those brilliant little books you find from time to time.

Many thanks to Bryan for sharing.

Cheers Dave

[Woodcrafts]

Hi Bryan,
Thanks ever so much for the 'book'. I started reading it last night and it's fascinating. I could have some fun and games with the recipes but it's a wonderful source of additional information. I hope that anyone else who comes across similar 'gems' will do likewise and offer them to the rest of us.

Best regards,
Paul - Woodcrafts

[Bryan Milham]

Hi Bryan, I would like a copy of your hard work please ;-)
Regards
Dave Wilcox

Dave, it's already flying through the electronic aether to you.

Enjoy,

Bryan

[Bryan Milham]

And again, it this point anyone who has requested via this forum or e-mail has been sent it - any more?

[Dave Wilcox]

Hi Bryan,
Many thanks, had a quick perusal, excellent.
Many thanks again.

[Jean]

Yes please! 

PM sent

[chill]

Hi Bryan, could you send me a copy please, thanks
Chris