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These can be used for reference on mounting, finishing and staining.

 Mounting Shelves see article
Everyone at one time or another has had to put up a shelf, there are many ways of mounting a shelf to a wall,
By sawdustmaking 101

Good article on furniture / wood care  see article
With care, wood furniture will last for generations   December 3, 2005
By MATT FOX Home & Garden Television

Basics of Wood Finishing  see article
MINWAX articles

Staining Wood
ASK THE CONTRACTOR
Avoid streaks when staining softwoods
Borrowed from the Chicago Tribune
see article

Understanding Wood Finishes
When selecting the perfect wood finish it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the slick labels and marketing hype. A quick trip to the local home project center will reveal the hundreds of different choices.
from woodzone.com
 see article

Clear Finishes from DOITYOURSELF.com
Clear finishes would include lacquer, shellac, varnish, tung and, linseed oil, as well as polyurethane. Opaque finishes would include paint , as well as some lacquers.
see article