Download or read book Understanding Wood Finishing written by Bob Flexner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Now, from this best-selling author comes the long-awaited and completely updated second edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING-the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. The first edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and is widely regarded as the bible of wood finishing. "We use UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING as the textbook for our students training to go into the furniture industry," says David Miles, wood technology professor at Pittsburg State University. "It's the best written, most accurate, and most thorough wood finishing book in print-by far."
Download or read book Understanding Wood Finishing 3rd Revised Edition written by Bob Flexner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicknamed the “Bible” of wood finishing, Understanding Wood Finishing is a best-selling, easy-to-understand resource that teaches readers everything they need to know, from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more. This newly updated edition features a collection of published articles written by Bob from the last few years.
Download or read book Wood Finishing 101 written by Bob Flexner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be "boiled down" to simple step-by-step instructions. And that's what this book offers; no science, no art, just easily-to-follow directions with lots of pictures to show you every step of the process. Inside, you'll find specific instructions on how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials—the kind of wood, stains and finish coats every home center, paint store or hardware store carries. Just match the wood to the final color and result you want. Then follow the step-by-step instructions and eliminate the guesswork. Wood Finishing 101 is by Bob Flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Let Bob's years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions.
Download or read book The New Wood Finishing Book written by Michael Dresdner and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With new, full-color photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, The New Wood Finishing Book is a must-have reference. If you finish wood, youll want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Woodfinishing Book. Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, focuses on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use -- not fussy, unattainable finishes. He successfully demystifies the art and science of finishing with clear and up-to-date information, including coverage of spray finishing and the new generation of water-based finishes. Insightful Q&As provide answers to the most common finishing questions, and amusing "finishing tales" show the lighter side of finishing challenges. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing. But this new edition is even better.
Download or read book Great Wood Finishes written by Jeff Jewitt and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions on wood finishing techniques covering such topics as tools and materials, staining, glazing, and avoiding common mistakes.
Download or read book Foolproof Wood Finishing Revised Edition written by Teri Masaschi and published by . This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to choose, use, and apply the perfect finish -- Back cover.
Download or read book Spray Finishing Made Simple written by Jeff Jewitt and published by Made Simple (Taunton Press). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewitt, a well-known authority on wood finishing, combines his vast knowledge of the subject with the latest technology to produce this integrated book and DVD set. The author explains how to choose equipment and demystifies the spray-finishing process.
Download or read book Taunton s Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing written by Jeff Jewitt and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing features advanced techniques on controlling and adjusting color, disguising defects, and repairing finishes.
Download or read book Creating the Perfect Wood Finish with Joe L Erario written by Joe L'Erario and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-07-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finishing Secrets From One of "The Furniture Guys" Joe L'Erario, (you'll remember him and his partner Ed Feldman as the Furniture Guys), has some astonishing ideas about finishing: It doesn't have to be dangerous, grueling and dusty scut-work. It can be safe, simple and pleasurable scut-work - with a great-looking piece of furniture as the reward. In this new book, L'Erario shares his 25 years of experience finishing fine furniture while ducking the hard work that most people unnecessarily pour into the endeavor. With detailed instruction and step-by-step color photos, this book shows woodworkers, furniture makers, and DIY'ers how to apply a finish flawlessly.
Download or read book Classic Wood Finishing written by George Frank and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with 48 pages of full-color, close-up photos of color stains and varnishes with the exact formulas. Find out about decoratively filling wood pores, sandblasting, colorless colorings, scorched finishes, tools, abrasives, and an array of stains. A special section on French polishing. "...presents the very fine points of really old techniques of finishing. Allen's style is clear and precise, and the accompanying illustrations are bright and useful....an important history, worthy of preservation."--Library Journal.
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book The Furniture Bible written by Christophe Pourny and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Crucial Home & Design Book for Beginners A Library Journal Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais,and water gilding, among many others—with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.
Download or read book Painting Furniture Finishing and Repairing A Compilation of Helpful Articles for Craftsmen Home Owners Painters and Handymen written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text contains a detailed guide to painting, furniture finishing, and repairing, and includes a wealth of helpful information on tools, materials, and technique. A book that is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in the making or restoring of furniture, this guide contains a wealth of handy information and constitutes a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Modern Finishing Method', 'Stop Masks from Rubber Bands for Painting Objects', 'Waterproofing Old Boat Hulls', 'Paint for Hot Surfaces', 'Mixes for Various Colours of Grey', 'Wax Finish on Wood Dishes', 'Methods of Finishing Rare and Fancy Woods', and many more. This text has been elected for modern republication due to the timeless nature of the information contained within it, and we are proud to republish this antique book now complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.
Download or read book A Guide to Finishing Furniture Including Chapters on Spraying Opaque and Transparent Finishes written by B. W. Pelton and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to finishing furniture, including information on spraying, and opaque and transparent finishes. A book of timeless practical value, this text contains everything one might need to know about finishing furniture, written in a detailed yet accessible manner, perfect for the amateur. The chapters of this book include: Introduction to Finishing, Spraying, Furniture Finishing Technique, Opaque Finishes, Transparent Finishes, Staining, Bleaching, and Decorative Effects. Many antiquarian book such as this are increasingly costly and rare, and it is with this in mind that we are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on wood finishing.
Download or read book Furniture Makeovers written by Barb Blair and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blog You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares thirty beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. “Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Perfect Wood Finishing Made Easy written by Sue Noble and published by Betterway Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color, step-by-step guide to choosing and applying the right finishes on all kinds of woods"--Cover.
Download or read book Traditional Finishing Techniques written by Editors of Fine Woodworking and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Finishing Techniques offers a variety of ways to complete this critical step, including surface preparation. From the editors of Fine Woodworking-the dream team of woodworking professionals-this is the ultimate visual reference for woodworkers of every skill level.
