Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
by Bob Flexner
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Book Summary Information
Author: Bob FlexnerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-01
ISBN: 0762106212
Number of pages: 308
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Book Reviews of Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
Book Review: THE CHEMISTRY OF FINISH WORK
Summary: 5 Stars
i have gone thru 5-6 finish books and spent 5-10 hours just to narrow that list down to 5.
i read many reviews such as i am writting now. i am refinishing a 100 yr old victorian
and have used wood for everything, wood beams,trim,baseboards,floors,built in. so i wanted
to be dam sure about the how and what i used to finish approx,20,000 worth of hardwood. i have done everything from raw lumber. this is the best book b/c its disscusses the chemistry of the
different finishes and what many of the different products actually contain. this is imo the biggest
problem with any finish(you have no idea whats in it) 90% of the products dont contain what the lable says. example tung oil most have a little tung oil and mostly mineral spirts and varnish.
most of the new finishes are not very good, they are driven by epa concerns not quality of use and product. ie water based poly sucks,imo. you will have to sand your wood 3 times instead of one. thats imo not bobs. try it on a sample board. it will raise the grain so bad you have to use a belt sander to take it down. i would love to see a new addition thats up dated and spends some time on wood trim. almost all of these books only refere to furniture. and imo, many more of us work on doors,trim,built ins,shelves floors,etc.
for me i am using oil varnish,pure tung oil,mineral spirts, its excellent for woods that are difficult to stain like oak. its hard to find and expensive but the most expensive finish is the one you screw up and have to redo. try striping and sanding a botched up poly job and you will know what work is. bob thank you for doing the work that others couldnt or wouldnt do. bob if you send me a picture i will gladly display it on the fire place i stripped and restored.
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Summary of Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
Taking the mystery out of wood finishing, this completely updated second edition includes the latest technical updates on materials and techniques-from spray guns to French polishing-with detailed step-by-step instructions and explanations. The most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published, this guide offers advice for troubleshooting, distinguishing different products, and suggestions for creating beautiful finishes.
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