Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition: The Step-By-Step Guide (Fox Chapel Publishing) Simple Finishes with Beginner-Friendly Instructions, Photos, Helpful Tips, and Advice for Woodworkers and Hobbyists

Review\nBob Flexner demystifies wood finishing for the beginning woodworker, making the process understandable and thoroughly enjoyable.-- "Ron Goldman, editor, Woodworker West Magazine"\nBob 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, Editor, Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement magazine"\nWood finishing made easy! Entry-level guide to understanding wood finishing in simple terms and steps Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips to teach you every step of the process Understand wood, stains, finishes, prep, stripping, varnish, polyurethane, oil, gel, water-based finishes, and more Revised edition includes current information on solvents and stripping agents Author Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers for more than 30 years with his teachings and writings\nExplore simple finishes step-by-step!
Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing! It can be broken down into easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides. No science, no art, just simple, easy-to-follow directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process!
With this approachable must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely available finishing materials—the kind of wood, stains, and finish coats that every home center, paint store, or hardware store carries. Just match the wood to the final color and result you want, then eliminate the guesswork by following accessible, step-by-step instructions, and get the finished results you want every time! This updated and revised edition also includes new information on solvents and stripping agents.
Subjects covered include: Understanding stains Understanding finishes Preparing wood for a finish Stripping old finish and paint Wiping varnish Oil/Varnish blend Polyurethane Oil stains and polyurethane Wood conditioners Gel stains and polyurethane Water-based finishes Applying water-based stain Solvents and thinners Aerosol finishing Deterioration of furniture Caring for furniture Outdoor finishes Easy finish repairs Cleaning and storing brushes Understanding wood\nAuthor Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. He is the author of several other woodworking titles, including Flexner on Finishing and Understanding Wood Finishing, and is a renowned wood finishing expert. With his expertise, detailed guidance, and easy-to-understand directions, this complete guide to everything you need to know about wood finishing belongs in every woodworker's library!
Let Bob's years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy-to-understand directions. Get started in wood finishing with the complete guide that makes it easy even for beginners, Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition!
"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, Editor, Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement magazine
"Bob Flexner demystifies wood finishing for the beginning woodworker, making the process understandable and thoroughly enjoyable."
—Ron Goldman, Editor, Woodworker West magazine\nBook Description\nWood staining and finishing made easy, Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides 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