Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner alibris. How to select and apply the right finish american woodworker bob flexner. Film for wood finishing, the film is a thin layer of a coating on a substrate. Oct 28, 2015 here are four things you need to know. Now completely revised and updated, understanding wood finishing is even more important to anyone that works with wood. Understanding wood finishing, bob flexner shop online. Wood finishing starts with sanding either by hand, typically using a sanding block or power sander, scraping, or planing. This coating can be measured wet with a mil thickness gauge or dry with a dry film gauge. 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. Wood finishing 101 is by bob flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years.
Retired custom furniture maker that i am, i thought i would share something about this book. Flexner s ironclad rules for finishing woodshop news. Understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish by bob flexner why finish wood, anyway. It was sometime in the late 1970s when bob flexner opened his furniture making. Take the mystery out of finishing wood as author bob flexner walks you through applying every kind of finish from beginning to end. Flexner on finishing by bob flexner overdrive rakuten. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner m14 forum. Bob flexner, now blogging popular woodworking magazine. Fs2200 understanding wood finishing by bob flexner. Even if you apply nothing more than a simple oil or wax finish, you are making a decorative choice. Bain, donald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner oil based. In the introduction bob flexner states that he originally wrote this book because there is so much. Spread the soap gel thickly onto the wood using a clean cloth or sponge.
Finishing failures and what to do woodfinishers weblog. Repairing furniture with bob flexner dvd furniture repair dvds. 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. 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 feel much more confident in my ability to predict the outcome of applying a finish without having to consult magic finishing recipes. China wood oil another name for tung oil, which originated in the far east where the seeds or nuts of the tung tree were pressed to extract an oil valued for its finishing qualities. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. I lived in denmark for two years in the mid1970s and have visited many times since. 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. Understanding wood finishing with bob flexner, completely.
Flexner on finishing by bob flexner soap as a wood finish. Wood finishing 101 bob flexner wood finishing flexner wood finishing 101 flexner wood finishing bob flexner wood finishing 101. Finishing is a mystery largely because of the confusion. Imperfections or nail holes on the surface may be filled using wood putty or pores may be filled using wood filler. Description product overview highly recommended for any woodworker, from beginner to advanced.
Bruce hoadley the amount of juvenile wood present is related to the age of the cambium, not the distance from the pith. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner oil based household wood. Taking the mystery out of wood finishing, this complet. He spent a lot of time researching the chemistry of products on the market, going to educational seminars, and applying his knowledge. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 01, 2010 before beginning his writing and teaching career, bob flexner spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop. Wood finishing doesnt have to be complicated or confusing. Building with wood modern solutions for wood construction a flexible engineering material using wood in building structures is nothing new. But pigment only lodges in pores and sanding scratches large enough to hold it. Understanding wood finishing, bob flexner shop online for. Pdf bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select. 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. By bob flexner finishing is a mystery to most woodworkers, but its not because finishes are difficult to apply.
This is a great book on wood finishing, the only downside is its age, flexner has written more updated versions. Understanding wood finishinga a the most practical, comprehensive. In the introduction bob flexner states that he originally wrote this book because there is so much confusing information out there about finishing wood. I find the understanding of coatings and all the changes taking place fascinating. Dye colors wood more evenly and thoroughly than pigment. Flexner on finishing continued from page xx 4 popular woodworking magazine april 2014 wood many times causes it to cup and split like boards on a deck. Closedcoat sandpaper sandpaper designed with virtually no spaces between the cutting particles. Dye, therefore, penetrates into the wood everywhere the liquid does. In this blog i intend to write about finishes and wood finishing, of course, but also about furniture restoration and conservation, some history, and about coatings paints and finishes in general. It can be boiled down to simple stepbystep instructions. Just match the wood to the final color and result you want. The stepbystep guide wood, wood, boyd, wood, desmarais.
Now, from this besta selling author comes the longa awaited and completely updated second edition of a. Unfinished wood surfaces exposed indoors may also change color. Let bob s years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions. Wood suppliers grade wood for the number and size of its knots. Wood and wood based products in a variety of species, grain patterns, textures, and colors can be finished effectively by many different methods. All thats involved in applying a finish is transferring a liquid to wood using one of three really easytouse tools. The varnish part of the blend gives the finish more body and. 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. Through his many books, magazine articles and columns, as well as frequent appearances on national television talk shows, johnson is recognized as an authority in the doityourself community. Jan 26, 2011 some straight talk about cherry and blotching.
In addition to stabilizing wood and protecting it from dirt and grime, finishing wood is decorative. A finish makes the wood, or the object made of wood, last longer figure. Bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish. Before beginning his writing and teaching career, bob flexner spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop. Wood finishing wood finishing 101 wood finishing flexner wood finishing bob flexner understanding wood finishing wood finishing 101 flexner wood finishing 101 bob flexner wood finishing 101. Bobs new book, flexner on finishing, is available at.
Wide range of tips and air caps for all wood finishing applications. I think its important to have a good look at your wood if youre looking at finishing it and removal of any base knobs and bumps by sanding is a good way to do so. For more information and insight into all of the nuances and techniques of finishing, i highly recommend bob flexners book understanding wood finishing. Book, understanding wood finishing woodshop products. Find definitions to any wood finishing terms which may be. 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. He shows you how to make repairs like the pros and, better yet, how to recognize and avoid bad repairs. The stepbystep guide bob flexner wood bob flexner wood finishing wood finishing 101 understanding wood finishing wood finishing 101. One the other hand its so inexpensive on the used book market you cant go wrong buying a copy.
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. Let bobs years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions. After applying the coating, the wet mil gauge is pressed onto the substrate surface. 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. Both these oils can be combined with alkyd or polyurethane varnish in any proportion to make an oilvarnish blend. His book, understanding wood finishing, has sold 400,000 copies since. Sam williams chapter 15 contents factors affecting finish performance 151 wood properties 151 wood extractives 152 wood product characteristics 154 weathering 156 control of water or moisture in wood 159 moisture content 159 water repellents 1510 finish moistureexcluding effectiveness 1510. 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. A great book to read if you want to take on the project your self is understanding wood finishing by bob flexner. Selecting the right wood finishing system for the job.
Repairing furniture with bob flexner dvd furniture. For the most part we recommend using a mil thickness gauge by the finisher. 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. In this popular woodworking magazine excerpt, bob flexner addresses common finish application problems, incl. Throughout the ages, in those places where forests grow, wood has commonly been used as a building material. Highly recommended for any woodworker, from beginner to advanced. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner 1993 bob did. Learn from the best selling finishing book for woodworkers for the past 10 years. Pressure gun only, suction gun with 1 litre cup and gravity feed kits inc. Understanding wood finishing american woodworker by flexner, bob. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Rapid rh test results form pdf astm f2170 checklist pdf astm f2170. In addition, he has written more than 300 articles.
You dont need extensive experience or an elaborate shop just the straightforward techniques bob flexner demonstrates for you, stepbystep, in this oneofakind dvd. The author goes into the chemistry behind all of the most common finishes without getting two deep into chemical theory. Wood finishing 101 by bob flexner simplifies techniques into a pictorial stepbystep presentation to make finishing comfortable for any level of woodworker, or weekend homeimprover. Finally, the truth about wood finishes wagner meters. You need to consider what finishing facilities and equipment are available.
The stepbystep guide bob flexner wood finishing 101. 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, he spent 20 years running a woodworking and restoration shop. 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. All you have to do is thin any fullstrength, oilbased. I thought other woodwhisperer folks might want to get this most excellent book while it it is priced so incredibly low. This difference is responsible for the different effects that you get from these two colorants. Take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes availableand what those products actually are. Tricks for determining what kind of finish youre really buying. With facilities located in europe, usa, china, australia, brazil, japan, mexico and india with long established industrial distributors serving all countries around the world. July 06, 2016 catalyzed cylindrical finished finishes knife sharp the finishing store waterbased wood woodfinishing woodwork woodworking. Pdf bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to.
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. Understanding wood finishing book reveiw newwoodworker. A lot of different woods look good without any applied finish when theyve been sanded and burnished carefully. This is a discussion on understanding wood finishing by bob flexner within the stock forums, part of the rifle forum category. Buy understanding wood finishing by bob flexner isbn. Introduces wood finishing tools, materials and techniques, and covers oil finishes, stains, shellac, lacquer, varnish and waterbased finishes. When i opened my furnituremaking and restoration shop in 1976, the woods considered best for highend furniture were walnut and mahogany. Then follow the stepbystep instructions and eliminate the guesswork. 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. Everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a prono more mystery. 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. Finishing images wood, woodworking, it is finished. 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.
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