Description

Nicknamed the “bible” of wood finishing, Understanding Wood Finishing by Bob Flexner is a best-selling, easy-to-understand resource to help readers understand every aspect of finishing. Everything you need to know is in this book – from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more.

This newly updated edition features a collection of published articles written by Flexner, who spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop before he began his writing and teaching career. 320 pages, Softcover, ISBN: 978-1-4971-0147-0.

• 350+ color photos to help distinguish between products, make decisions, and solve problems
• Over 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides
• The latest technical updates on materials and techniques, from spray guns to French polishing
• Detailed instructions and explanations that take the mystery out of the science
• Oil, wax and film finishes, shellac, lacquer, varnish, two-part, water-based, and more covered in detail