Hoping to improve my wood finishing skills beyond just the Minwax and Danish oil product lines.
Wondering if there is a "Wood Finishers Go To book" or a book that will provide a good foundation.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
Wood Finishing Book
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
"Flexner on Finishing" by Bob Flexner is a perennial favourite.
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
I have three good books at home by three authors
Flexnor is one of them
Jeff Jewit is another
I believe Dresner is the third.
Amazon often times has used books at a REAL good value
Flexnor is one of them
Jeff Jewit is another
I believe Dresner is the third.
Amazon often times has used books at a REAL good value
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
Thank you for the recommendations.
Great tip on the used books ... grabbing a "Flexnor" and a "Jewitt" for just a dollar or two more than one new one.
Great tip on the used books ... grabbing a "Flexnor" and a "Jewitt" for just a dollar or two more than one new one.
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
There is a PDF document on glazing if you haven't found that yet
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=6622
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=6622
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
Martin,
Thank you for the link - I have read it now, and saved to re-read whenever appropriate.
Thank you for the link - I have read it now, and saved to re-read whenever appropriate.
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
For natural finishes the above suggestions are right on. If you are interested in coloring some of your projects there is a new book out:
FINISHING TECHNIQUES FOR WOOD CRAFTERS by Lora Irish
FINISHING TECHNIQUES FOR WOOD CRAFTERS by Lora Irish
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
Well Amazon has the hardcover version of Flexner on Finishing for only $ 538 new and $397 used. No wonder Bezo's is the richest guy in the world.
https://www.amazon.com/Flexner-Finishin ... 369&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/Flexner-Finishin ... 369&sr=8-5
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
Or get a used copy on AbeBooks.com for $95
I can also go read it as an e-book for free from my local public library.
I can also go read it as an e-book for free from my local public library.
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Re: Wood Finishing Book
I have an autographed copy from Bob himself! Excellent bookadze_cnc wrote:"Flexner on Finishing" by Bob Flexner is a perennial favourite.
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