Understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish by bob flexner why finish wood, anyway. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner alibris. 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 finishing is the final step of the manufacturing process that gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and other. Before beginning his writing and teaching career, he spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop. Finishing is a mystery largely because of the confusion. The art of coloring wood finishing with dyes books.
Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner m14 forum. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner take the mystery out of wood finishing for more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. I lived in denmark for two years in the mid1970s and have visited many times since. There are an infinite number of ways you can decorate wood, but finish decoration divides into three categories. 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. Imperfections or nail holes on the surface may be filled using wood putty or pores may be filled using wood filler. Understanding wood finishing bob flexner wood finishing books. A woodworkers guide to understanding dyes and chemicals. Understanding wood finishinga a the most practical, comprehensive. Want to get started with dyes american association of. With the exception of the material on water based finishes, which is a technology that is changing all the time, the book is a fundamental resource for anyone who is involved with 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 it with an authority.
Understanding wood finishing, bob flexner shop online. Buy understanding wood finishing by bob flexner isbn. Wood finishing 101 is by bob flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Wood suppliers grade wood for the number and size of its knots. If using oil based top coat finish, the higher the sheen the clearer the finish. Understanding wood finishing free ebook download as pdf file. Wood finishing starts with sanding either by hand, typically using a sanding block or power sander, scraping, or planing. Flexner, who has 20 years of finishing experience and has written for many woodworking magazines, assumes no experience in finishing wood. The problem usually appears as moonlike craters in the first coat of finish seconds after application, but it can also appear as ridges sometimes called crawling, and it can hold off showing itself until the second or third coat. Spread the soap gel thickly onto the wood using a clean cloth or sponge. Buy understanding wood finishing by bob flexner online at alibris.
Understanding wood finishing book reveiw newwoodworker. Wood files andor rasps tape measures and steel rulers jrollers paint rollers andor brushes for. The finishes we use are fundamentally simple, well understood and throroughly predictable materials as. 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. The stepbystep guide understanding wood 2nd edition wood, wood, boyd, wood, desmarais.
In addition to stabilizing wood and protecting it from dirt and grime, finishing wood is decorative. Understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish this is the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published, and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. When i opened my furnituremaking and restoration shop in 1976, the woods considered best for highend furniture were walnut and mahogany. Bobs new book, flexner on finishing, is available at. Let bob s years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions. Wood finishing 101 is by bob flexner who has been writing about and teaching wood fi nishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Bain, donald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A lot of different woods look good without any applied finish when theyve been sanded and burnished carefully. Fs2200 understanding wood finishing by bob flexner. Publication date 2005 topics wood finishing, stains and staining publisher. They partially fill the pores, so they are used to produce a more level finish. Retired custom furniture maker that i am, i thought i would share something about this book. Sanding sealers and vinyl sealers provide better holdout. Pdf bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to.
If youre a woodworker looking to take your skills, and your next project, to a higher level of craftsmanship, you might want to consider coloring your wood with chemicals and dyes instead of stains. Flexner s ironclad rules for finishing woodshop news. So you have to figure out for yourself how the cherry you are using will finish. How to select and apply the right finish american woodworker p. For more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing.
Bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish. I primarily use transtint for water alcohol lacquer solvent products and wd lockwood powdered oil based dyes dissolve with acetone and naptha for oil based products like poly. Flexner on finishing by bob flexner soap as a wood finish. Before beginning his writing and teaching career, bob flexner spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop. Before beginning his writing and teaching career, he spent 20 years running a woodworking and. How to select and apply the right finish fox chapel. Bob flexner s widely popular book has been updated to include spray gun application of a variety of finishes, including common problems in applying them, the pros and cons of using twopart finishes, and many safety tips about chemicals, combinations, and proper procedures in wood finishing. Flexner on finishing by bob flexner 2 popular woodworking magazine april 2014 y ou may be surprised to learn that a quite popular finish for furni ture and floors in denmark, and other northern european countries, is soap. The author goes into the chemistry behind all of the most common finishes without getting two deep into chemical theory. Sanitation stabilization decoration preparing the wood surface preparing the lumber sanding and smoothing sponging sharpening a hand scraper sharpening a cabinet scraper solvents for removing cured glues glue splotches. How to select and apply the right finish fox chapel publishing practical. I feel much more confident in my ability to predict the outcome of applying a finish without having to consult magic finishing recipes.
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. I doubt theres any problem in finishing more frustrating than fish eye. Now completely revised and updated, understanding wood finishing is even more important to anyone that works with wood. Wfs carries a complete selection of glazes for brush application or in markerpen form. By bob flexner finishing is a mystery to most woodworkers, but its not because finishes are difficult to apply.
Even if you apply nothing more than a simple oil or wax finish, you are making a decorative choice. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Understanding wood finishing author bob flexner busts 6 myths about wood finishing. March 28, 2017 exterior finish interior the finishing store wood woodfinishing woodwork woodworking if you engage in the act of finishing at any kind of level, even if just a few meaningful times a year, then you definitely understand that the proof is in the pudding when it. Understanding wood finishing hc fox chapel publishing. Three that i would recommend are understanding wood finishing, by bob flexner1, fine woodworking on finishing and refinishing2, a collection of articles from several years of fine woodworking magazine, and great wood finishes3, by jeff jewitt.
The first edition of understanding wood finishing sold well into the hundreds of thousands of copies, an exceptionally rare occurrence in the relatively small world of woodworking books. 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. Understanding wood finishing, bob flexner shop online for. Jan 26, 2011 some straight talk about cherry and blotching. A pigment stain carries solids that lodge between the fibers of the wood to change the color. Oct 28, 2015 here are four things you need to know. I recommend understanding wood finishing by bob flexner pub. Shellac acts as a barrier against oil, resin or wax in the wood. Jun 24, 2011 wood finishing 101 is by bob flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. He spent a lot of time researching the chemistry of products on the market, going to educational seminars, and applying his knowledge.
I thought other woodwhisperer folks might want to get this most excellent book while it it is priced so incredibly low. As ive pointed out in previous articles, its made confusing by manufacturers who dont understand their own products, so they make up names and claims they think will help sell their wares. Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. This means different grits for different situations. Take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes availableand what those products actually are. Sep 01, 2017 when sanding wood or finish, choose a sandpaper grit that removes the problem efficiently without creating largerthannecessary scratches.
Bob flexner, now blogging popular woodworking magazine. With the exception of the material on water based finishes, which is a technology that is changing all the time, the book is a fundamental resource for anyone who is involved with wood finish ing. How to select and apply the right finish american woodworker bob flexner. Flexner on finishing by bob flexner overdrive rakuten. Everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a prono more mystery. Bob flexner has written more than 300 articles on wood finishing, made two awardwinning videos on repairing and refinishing furniture, hosted the furniture workshophis own callin radio show, and taught several hundred workshops and seminars. Bob flexner is the author of flexner on finishing, wood finishing 101, and understanding wood finishing. See more ideas about wood, woodworking and it is finished. Wood finishing doesnt have to be complicated or confusing. Understanding wood finishing wood finishing 101 wood finishing wood finishing bob flexner wood finishing 101 flexner wood finishing flexner wood finishing 101 bob flexner wood finishing 101. All thats involved in applying a finish is transferring a liquid to wood using one of three really easytouse tools. 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. Now, from this besta selling author comes the longa awaited and completely updated second edition of a.
Let bobs years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions. When sanding wood or finish, choose a sandpaper grit that removes the problem efficiently without creating largerthannecessary scratches. The first edition of understanding wood finishing has sold hundreds of thousands. He provides comprehensive treatment of the various finishes, application techniques, chemical cautions, and reactions, convincingly overthrowing much of the conventional wisdom about finishing. Finishing images wood, woodworking, it is finished. Jun 23, 2005 bob flexner has written more than 300 articles on wood finishing, made two awardwinning videos on repairing and refinishing furniture, hosted the furniture workshophis own callin radio show, and taught several hundred workshops and seminars. Lesson plans for module 2750115 cabinetmaking 2750115 cabinetmaking iii. Dyes are chemicals that are dissolved in the carrier and. In the introduction bob flexner states that he originally wrote this book because there is so much confusing information out there about finishing wood. For more information and insight into all of the nuances and techniques of finishing, i highly recommend bob flexners book understanding 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. What i will try to do in this article, is provide an understanding of the most common options. Unfortunately, no wood supplier grades cherry or any other wood for that matter by its blotching characteristics though veneers are graded for curly and mottled. Sanding sealers make sanding easier, so they are often used to speed production. Presents detailed information and instructions on each component of the wood finishing process, providing practical tips and dispelling myths on such topics as shellac, lacquer, varnish, waterbased finishes, strippers, staining wood, filling the pores, caring for finishes, and finishing different woods. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner 1993 bob did. Flexner on finishing download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Pdf bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select. Introduces wood finishing tools, materials and techniques, and covers oil finishes, stains, shellac, lacquer, varnish and waterbased finishes. Understanding wood finishing american woodworker by flexner, bob. The first edition of understanding wood finishing has sold hundreds of. Understanding wood finishing with bob flexner, completely. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner, donald bain.
Take the mystery out of finishing wood as author bob flexner walks you. Finish guru bob flexner defined this category of finish to distinguish products combining varnish and. Take the mystery out of finishing wood as author bob flexner walks you through applying every kind of finish from beginning to end. For example, you might choose 80 or 100grit to remove washboarding caused by a jointer or planer, but 120 or 150grit might work best for veneered. The stepbystep guide bob flexner wood finishing 101. This is a discussion on understanding wood finishing by bob flexner within the stock forums, part of the rifle forum category. These books are available at highland hardware on highland avenue, at.
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