George Frank knows wood finishing as few others know it. And now after a lifetime in the trade, he reveals the secrets he's uncovered. It's all here, from the old timers' recipes for dyes and stains to the culmination of Frank's own search for the perfect wax, from a mirror finish that shines to an 'antique' finish that will fool the experts. Along with the colorful stories that fill his book, Frank tells you everything you need to know to create beautiful finishes in the old manner.