No where does he try to sell you one product or manufacturer over another. Now, from this talented author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition hardcover of understanding wood finishingthe most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. Now, from this bestselling author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition of understanding wood finishing the most pracctical, comprehensive book on finishing. Bob flexner really nailed it with his books, he nicely demystifies all the finishing products and provides nice step by step instructions on how to apply, which finish to choose plus explains common finishing mistakes which cause people to get frustrated. Finishing wood is both easier and more difficult than you think read more. It answered 98% of my wood finishing questions and dozens more i did not know enough to ask. Discount prices on books by bob flexner, including titles like wood finishing 101. 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. Jan 17, 20 flexner s updated, understanding wood finishing would be the place to start. Fs2200 understanding wood finishing by bob flexner. Now, from this besta selling author comes the longa awaited and completely updated second edition of a.
After reading bob flexners book understanding wood finishing i decided to try a high build finish. How to select and apply the right finish american woodworker by bain, donald, flexner, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books by bob flexner understanding wood finishing wood finishing 101 flexner on finishing applying finishes refinishing furniture repairing furniture. Many aspects of the presentday american medical profession stem from the flexner report and its aftermath. This is the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published, and is widely regarded as the bible of wood. 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. How to select and apply the right finish fox chapel publishing practical, comprehensive guide. Everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a pro no more mystery.
A finish slows moisture exchange no matter what temperature or humidity conditions surround the wood. Buy understanding wood finishing by bob flexner online at alibris. How i came to write flexner on finishing june 17, 2016 bob flexner book dedicated fiction libary magazine preperation public restoration shellac shop wood wood finishing woodwork woodworkers writing. This article originally appeared in the july 20 issue. Understanding wood finishing book rockler woodworking and.
A lot of different woods look good without any applied finish when theyve been sanded and burnished carefully. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner paperback. I just received the book, understanding wood finishing, by bob flexner, from amazon for under. For more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with. Bob flexner books author of understanding wood finishing. 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. Sep 01, 2017 the point is that theres not much handeye coordination involved. Im using it for a practice color match on a lightcolored piece of maple plywood. He also debunks a lot of myth and marketing hype that have so confused the process for years.
I know understanding wood finishing was considered the finishing bible by some, but he has a new book out as well, flexner on finishing i. In addition to writing the first edition of understanding wood finishing, bob has made two awardwinning videos, hosted the furniture workshop, his own callin radio show, and taught several hundred workshops and seminars. Dresdners book is also highly recommended dresdner is a bit dated as of now. Bob flexner books list of books by author bob flexner thriftbooks.
Oct 01, 2010 for more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. So after the bed finishing fiasco my wife asked me if there was a book that i could get to get more info on finishing. Jan 01, 2010 take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes availableand what those products actually are. He is the author of the authoritative and bestselling book, understanding wood finishingstill in print after 15 years and he writes the flexner on finishing column in popular woodworkingmagazine. This book dispels the myths about wood finishing and explains exactly how and why every finish behaves the way it does. I have about 10 books on wood finishing, some dating back to the 1950s and this is by far my favorite. Pictorial heavy plasticized boards and spine with blue and red lettering on the spine and front board. Take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes availableand what those products actually are. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner booksamillion.
Finally answers to your wood finishing fears and frustrations flexner, bob published by popular woodworking books 2010. Let bobs years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions. Understanding wood finishing for more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Bamberger was childless, and he and his sister caroline wished to use their fortune to found a medical school in newark. Understanding wood finishing hardcover bob flexner innbundet. Finishing, simply put by charles neil the wood whisperer. Finally answers to your wood finishing fears and frustrations. For anyone wanting a more indepth coverage of finishing, read flexners book understanding wood finishing.
A finish makes the wood, or the object made of wood, last longer figure. How to select and apply the right finish by bob flexner a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Understanding wood finishing pro construction forum be. One of the best books i have read on wood finishing by. The author gives easy to follow guidelines for finishing and dispels common myths regarding finishing of every kind. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner waterstones. Kjop boken understanding wood finishing hardcover av bob flexner isbn. Flexners book gives you the information you need to choose a method that fits your project, experience level, and availability of equipment. Aug 28, 2020 for more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Before beginning his writing and teaching career, bob flexner spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop. 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. Published by popular woodworking books 2010 isbn 10. Its the best written, most accurate, and most thorough wood finishing book in printby far.
As i am sure you know, judging by the good work you did on the varnish, drying oil and wood stain articles, there is a lot of bs and marketingspeak around wood finishing. Understanding wood finishing fox chapel publishing. For more information and insight into all of the nuances and techniques of finishing, i highly recommend bob flexners book understanding wood finishing. Books on repairing furniture popular woodworking magazine. Understanding wood finishing meet your next favorite book. Even if you own flexner s landmark book understanding wood finishing youll find this volume a good companion. I began woodworking by restoring an old house in washington d.
Now its easier than ever for woodworkers to get a perfect finish on every project. This is the bestresearched, most complete book on finishing that we have seen to date. Wood finishing 101 is by bob flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Complete discussion of finishing from wood preparation to final polish. One of the most challenging tasks in wood finishing is matching the color of an existing object, color swatch or photo in a magazine. For more than 18 years bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing 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. How to select and apply the right finish, written by bob flexner. This is a 1930s gumwood chair finished to look like mahogany.
A few lumberjocks recommended this book by bob flexner. Understanding wood finishing, author, bob flexner wood finishing books sold at highland woodworking. 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. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues. Understanding wood finishing bob flexner wood finishing books.
Bob flexner is the author of understanding wood finishing 4. The bestselling author of several woodworking titles, including wood finishing 101, flexner on finishing, and understanding wood finishing, bob is also a regular contributor to popular woodworking magazine and woodshop news. Author bob flexner has compiled over 30 years of furniture restoration and finishing knowledge into one book. For the amateur woodworker or someone wanting to do basic finishing, flexners book wood finishing 101 would be ideal. It can be boiled down to simple stepbystep instructions. As flexner was finishing his book in 1930, he was approached by representatives of a new jersey department store magnate, louis bamberger, who had sold his retail business to macys just prior to the 1929 stock market crash. Articles by bob flexner popular woodworking magazine, fine. This comprehensive title includes everything you need to know in order to gain control of your finishing, from an understanding of the many finishing products available, to how to use them. Finishing wood by editors of fine woodworking, paperback. Jul 31, 2020 take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes availableand what those products actually are.
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. The advice is professional, indepth, and nicely illustrated. Bob flexner, now blogging popular woodworking magazine. Mar 10, 2021 obviously, this article only skims the surface of all there is to know about wood finishing. Well worth buying for anyone who wants to produce a quality finish one you can be proud of. He does make suggestions on how, for example, to finish cherry without blotching. Flexner s ironclad rules for finishing woodshop news. For more than 30 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Bob flexner is the author of understanding wood finishing and flexner on finishing. For more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does. I learned that spraying a perfect finish was truly impossible, but some experimentation with rubbing yields astounding results.
Understanding wood finishing, 3rd revised editionbob flexner. Wood finishingthe most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever. For more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachnings on wood finishing. Flexner stresses the importance of understanding the chemistry and mechanics of finishing, detailing not only what materials and techniques work for a wide range of finishing problems, but also why they work and how they work. Take the mystery out of finishing wood as author bob flexner walks you through applying every kind of finish from beginning to end. This is the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published, and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. 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. If you find traditional finishing books from folks like jewitt and flexner to be difficult to read or they simply dont keep your interest, this is probably the finishing book for you. Finally answers to your wood finishing fears and frustrations hardcover illustrated, october. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does it with an authority that leaves no doubt. Best book on finishing canadian woodworking and home.
I generally learn through books and am interested in the science behind processes. How i came to write flexner on finishing thefinishingstore. Flexner updated all of his columns, and we redesigned all them for the book pity our senior art director linda watts. Everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a. Flexner doesnt advocate one finish or product over another.
Mar 03, 2014 so is this book a solid replacement for other wellknown finishing books on the market. Verdict this book is a valuable manual for any woodworker, beginner or expert. Flexner doesnt really have a sense of how finishes are used elsewhere in the world or before the late 19th century, is bizarrely bad at using oils to the point that it unfai theres not really anything here you wont soon pick up through osmosis if you spend any time at all interacting with woodworking communities, but thats largely because of how influential this book has been anyway. I thought other woodwhisperer folks might want to get this most excellent book while it it is priced so incredibly low. Follow the author similar authors to follow flexner on finishing. Or maybe you attended one of my finishing classes in the 90s and 2000s. Jewitttaunton finishing is another but also a little dated. The tips and troubleshooting are spoton and much more detailed than other titles on the subject, such as bob flexner s wood finishing 101. Understanding wood finishing i just received a copy of this book author bob flexner and i am impressed. The flexner report is a book length landmark report of medical education in the united states and canada, written by abraham flexner and published in 1910 under the aegis of the carnegie foundation.
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