Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition: The Step-By-Step Guide

by Bob Flexner

Overview

Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you’ll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions, eliminate the guesswork, and get the finished results you want every time! Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. With his expertise, guidance, and easy-to-understand directions, this complete guide to everything you need to know about wood finishing belongs in every woodworker’s library. This newly updated wood finishing book includes revised information on solvents and stripping agents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497101487
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2022
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	764,681
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

For more than 30 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. The best-selling 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. For more than 40 years, he has owned and operated his own furniture making and restoration shop in Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

Understanding Stains 6

Understanding Finishes 9

Preparing Wood for a Finish 12

Stripping Old Finish and Paint 20

Wiping Varnish 26

Oil/Varnish Blend 40

Polyurethane 50

Oil Stains and Polyurethane 64

Wood Conditioners 69

Get Stains and Polyurethane 72

Water-based Finishes 76

Applying Water-based Stain 86

Solvents and Thinners 92

Aerosol Finishing 96

Deterioration of Furniture 100

Caring for Furniture 106

Outdoor Finishes 108

Easy Finish Repairs 112

Cleaning and Storing Brushes 118

Understanding Wood 120

Index 127

Editorial Reviews

Bob Flexner has been the authoritative voice on wood finishing for over three decades. "Wood Finishing 101" provides the clearest, most comprehensive, practical treatment on the subject that you're likely to find - it's the next best thing to having Bob sitting beside you in the shop.

Carl Duguay

Bob Flexner demystifies wood finishing for the beginning woodworker, making the process understandable and thoroughly enjoyable.

Ron Goldman