The choosing of wood finishing substances for furniture, woodworking and wood structure is an important issue to be decided. Finishing can give your wood an even richer look, intensifying the color and protecting the wood. Finishing comes last, but in terms of frustration, it often ranks at the top of the list. The traditional wood finishing system consists of applying a wood stain and clear protective finish in individual steps. Finishing books index peachtree woodworking supply. Understanding wood finishing bob flexner wood finishing books. Three easy steps to a beautiful wood finish minwax.
In the complete guide to wood finishing you will learn how to get beautiful, professional results no matter what your project is, even if you have never tried your hand at wood finishing before. Here are just a few of the chapters you will find inside the complete guide to wood finishing. Whatever the project restoring a damaged surface, adding the crowning touches to a workshop original, or refurbishing an antique this book puts the finest techniques of modern wood finishing at your service. Wood finishing basics how to prepare wood for staining minwax. These finishing books will teach you everything you need to know about finishing from understanding finishes to completeing your furniture. Now, from this bestselling author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition of understanding wood finishing the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. Wood finishing doesnt have to be complicated or confusing. More specifically, finishing means applying one of many kinds of protective coating, usually clear, generically called finish. Flexner on finishing blog bob flexner is a contributing editor to popular woodworking and the author of woodworking finishing books, including flexner on finishing, understanding wood finishing, and wood finishing 101, available at. Flexner stresses the importance of understanding the chemistry and.
A beginners guide to spray finishing free spray finishing. If you are using a waterbased stain, be sure to use a prestain wood. It can be boiled down to simple stepbystep instructions. The first edition of understanding wood finishing has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. The master woodworkers finishing secrets is from h. We specialise in all areas of wood finishing, be it a small chair refurbished or a large kitchen that needs to be. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Written in 1991, it was dresdners first comprehensive book covering the field of wood finishing.
Metal finishing magazine and the metal finishing guidebook are history. Make sure the wood is ready to stain by first sanding it lightly in the direction of the grain with a medium grit sandpaper, followed by one with a fine grit. Scharff, robert complete book of wood finishing 2nd edition. You will learn about every step in the wood finishing process from a professional wood finisher with years of experience. Sam williams chapter 15 contents factors affecting finish performance 151 wood properties 151 wood extractives 152 wood product characteristics 154 weathering 156 control of water or moisture in wood 159 moisture content 159 water repellents 1510 finish moistureexcluding effectiveness 1510.
Flexners book on finishing really debunks some of the old wifes tales, which are mostly true, and gives the reader the real reasons for why we do things. Scharff, robert complete book of wood finishing 2nd edition hardcover new york mcgrawhill 1974 very good in a very good dust jacket. Wood selection there are a couple of considerations when you choose wood for a 3d carving. Wood finishing techniques woodworkers guild of america. Scharff, robert complete book of wood finishing 2nd. One of the best books i have read on wood finishing.
Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner the new wood finishing book by michael dresdner tauntons complete guide to finishing by jeff jewitt. Pdf the use of some vegetable oils as wood finishing. Wood finishing done right so your projects are easy on the eyes and fingers. The final finish can turn a project into a masterpiece, or ruin hundreds of hours of hard work. To do the job right, there are some things youll want to do before you start. Introduces wood finishing tools, materials and techniques, and covers oil finishes, stains, shellac, lacquer, varnish and waterbased finishes. Woodworking books for all your woodworking knowledge needs. Whatever the project restoring a damaged surface, adding the crowning touches to a workshop original, or refurbishing an antique this book puts the. We are a company which prides itself on reputation and the high quality of our finishing and craftmanship. There are many wood finishing techniques in the world, each one with different functional and aesthetic characteristics. This method permits independent control over each stepthe depth of color and the level of protectionand is used to obtain rich, professionallooking finishes on small and large projects.
More specifically, finishing means applying one of many kinds of protective coating, usually clear, generically called. If the wood is soft or porous, then after sanding, use a prestain wood conditioner to prevent blotching. Now you can see the rich color of your stained wood. Protection, aesthetics properties and effects caused in terms. Simple varnish finish dvddownload by marc spagnuolo handfinishing and rubbing out dvd by hendrick varju finishing a to z dvd by charles neil. His advice is timeless, and the book, published in 1981, covers most finishing materials available today, as well as, finishing materials and methods that seem bygone now. For more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Top sellers newest price, low to high price, high to low top rated. Book, understanding wood finishing woodshop products. If you finish wood, youll want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed the woodfinishing book. Find a large selection of finishing books, diy books, cabinet making books and more at rockler. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Finishing wood refers to the final step in any woodworking project. Download free and public domain books on wood finishing, french polishing, enamelling, hardwood finishing, mordating, staining, etc. Written in 1991, it was dresdners first comprehensive book. The new wood finishing book by michael dresdner, michael. Though they remain undaunted by complex joinery or intricate and precise machining, scores of woodworkers still cringe at the thought of applying a finish to their work. Learn wood finishing with one of the nations most experienced finisher. Geared to amateur and intermediate woodworkers, this series covers everythi. After busting many longstanding myths, bob offers instructions on selecting and applying a wide variety of finishes. Its the best written, most accurate, and most thorough wood finishing book in printby far. Fred norman vanderwalker snippet view 1938 fred norman vanderwalker snippet view 1936. This is the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published, and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. Feb 24, 2017 unsubscribe from steve ramsey woodworking for mere mortals. Get more information on an array of custom classes, individualized training.
Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture where typically it represents between 5 and 30% of manufacturing costs. I bought a used hard cover copy and it arrive in perfect shape and was less expensive than a new paper back version of the book. Now, from this bestselling author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition of understanding wood finishingthe most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. Find out here how to finish wood the right way, every time, no matter what woodworking project youre completing. With new, fullcolor photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, the new wood finishing book is a musthave reference. For machining quality, my favorite woods are walnut, cherry, and hard or soft maple. Although some sections are a bit short content wise, that practice lends itself to giving you the main points on finishing and more importantly, explains the honest facts about a product and procedure. The first edition of understanding wood finishing is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. A digital version of the metal finishing guidebook is included with your subscription, and is very well done. My husband is going to teach a finishing workshop and felt this would be a good resource to have on hand. Now, from this bestselling author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition of understanding wood finishing, the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. In understanding wood finishing, professional finisher bob flexner demystifies the art by explaining the hows and whys.
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What we stand for is in the name good wood finishing. Well guide you to the right finish for your projectpolyurethane, lacquer, shellac, and moreand show you how to get pictureperfect, repeatable results. This is the bestresearched, most complete book on finishing that we have seen to date. It takes only one or two successful forays into spray finishing to understand why spraying is the popular choice everywhere from the basement shop to the factory floor. We use understanding wood finishing as the textbook for our students training to go into the furniture industry, says david miles, wood technology professor at pittsburg state university. It could have almost passed for new and is an excellent addition to my woodworking library. Flexner on finishing blog popular woodworking magazine.
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