varnish

[TNMANDO]

Recently a post about finishes was discussed and the author asked about books specifically on varnish finishing. There was never an answer. I've searched and searched the web to no avail. I've bought many mandolin and guitar construction books hoping for more detail but most describe lacquer finish and only mention varnish.Are there any general woodworking books that are good and specific on the topic? I've seen alot of books at amazon describing finishing furniture in this manner. Would that be the same for mandolin ?

[Chris Baird]

http://www.milburnguitars.com/frenchpolish.html Is a fair explanation of french polishing. LMI also has a good bit of info on french polishing. For oil varnish read some of the violin making books.

[HoGo]

I f you are interested in violin oil-varnish search all the violin making forums on the net.
Maestronet. (http://forums.maestronet.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB4)
Soundpost online. (http://forumboard.net/1761/)
Violin forum. (http://www.violins.on.ca/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi)