Japan is a varnish-like liquid made of shellac or other resin, linseed oil, metallic oxides, and turpentine. It is used as a medium in which to grind colors and as a drier.
(1) Stains. Hodgson, II, pp. 25-59, 155-164. Van Deusen, _Man. Tr. Mag._, 6: 93. Maire, pp. 46-64.
(2) Fillers. Hodgson, II, pp. 7-25. Maire, 65-72.
(3) Oil Finish. Hodgson, II, pp. 99-103. Maire, p. 117.
(4) Wax. Hodgson, II, pp. 93-99. Maire, pp. 112-116.
Shellac. Maire, pp. 73-80, 101-111. _Journal, Soc. Arts_, 49: 192. _Ency. Brit._, Vol. XIV, "Lac." Hodgson, II, pp. 66-93. _Inter. Encyc._, Vol. X, "Lac."
Oil Varnish. Hodgson, II, pp. 59-66. Clark, pp. 1-69. Maire, pp. 81-100. _Encyc. Brit._, Vol. XXIV, "Varnish."
(6) Paints. Brannt, p. 134-152. _Building Trades Pocketbook_, pp. 357-360.
For detailed directions for the treatment of different woods, see Hodgson, II, pp. 112-153, Maire, pp. 124-141.
[Footnote *: For general bibliography see p. 4.]
Acorn of hinge, 131. Adjustment of plane, 70, 72. Adze, 88. Agacite grinder, 61, 120, 121, 137. Alcohol: Grain (Ethyl), 216. Wood (Methyl), 216. Alligator, 28. Ammonia, 209, 211. Angle of bevel, 58, 59. Aniline stains: Alcohol, 211. Oil, 210. Water, 211. Antique oak, 210. Anvil, 141. Arrangement of shop, 142-144. Arris, 57, 184. Asphaltum, 210. Auger-bit, 53, 84, 85, 137, 140. Auger-bit-gage, 116. Ax, 10, 51, 87.
Back-saw, 65, 136, 138. Balloon frame, 201. Banana oil, 213, 216. Band-saw, 31. Banking grounds, 16. Beam-compass, 114. Beams, 201. Bench, 97-99, 136, 138, 141, 143. Glue and Stain, 142, 149. Bench-hook, 78, 102, 104, 137, 139. Bending wood, 199. Benzine, 209, 210, 214, 222. Bevel of cutting tools, 52, 55, 120. Bevel, Sliding T, 113, 137, 140. Bezel, See Bevel. Bill-hook, 10. Binding of saw, 63, 65. Bit, Plane, 70, 77. Bits, 84-87, 137, 140. Bit, Twist, 84, 85. Bit-point drill, 84, 85. Bit-stock, See Brace. Black, 209, 211. Blank-hinge, 131. Blazes on trees, 7, 8. Blinds, 194. Block, Corner, 155 No. 12, 177, 199. Block-plane, See Plane, Block. Blue, Prussian, 210. Board, 48. Board construction, 184-192. Board-dipper, 35, 36. Board foot, 48, 109. Board measure, 48, 109, 110. Board structures, 184-192. Bolt of lock, 133. Bolts, 127. Book shelves, 185. Boom, Log, 20, 21. Boring, Directions for, 85. Boring tools, 83-87. Box, 187-191. Bottoms, 188. Lids, 188, 189. Of lock, 133. Brace, 103, 105, 137, 140. Brace, Ratchet, 103, 105, 137. Brace-measure, 107. Bracket, 185. Brad-awl, 83, 84, 138, 140. Brads, 124. Breaking out the roll-ways, 16. Bridging, 201. Brown, Bismarck, 210, 211. Dark, 212. Reddish, 210, 211. Vandyke, 209. Brush, 138, 141, 149, 209, 210, 221. Brush, See also Duster. Brush-Keeper, 150. Buckling of saw, 62, 65, 67. Buffer, 121, 147. Burn of shellac, 217. Butt-hinge, 131.