-Rediscover the traditional hot sand technique for shading inlays and veneers.-Learning this little known process will add a whole new level to your woodworking.-Step by step instructions, practice projects, templates and sources detailed with full color photographs.Tom Iovino of Tom's Workbench Blog says:"Ralph's book brings to light in great detail this classic but seemingly lost technique. Given the clear step-by-step instructions and common equipment and materials, this is going to become one very popular read.".