CWG Library Item No. 141
 
The biggest secret of successful wood finishing is that there is no secret at all. Finishing is not an art, it's a simple process any woodworker can learn.
Author Bob Flexner has been finishing wood for more than 20 years. He spent the last 6 years learning the chemistry of finishing, so you don't need to. In Understanding Wood Finishing, Flexner has distilled his technical knowledge into the practical information you need. to understand how every finish will perform and why.
Here's what the experts say about Understanding Wood Finishing:
"Finishing is easy once you know what you are doing. Bob Flexner's book makes the science of finishing understandable, I highly recommend it for any woodworker, from beginner to advanced." - Frank Klausz, professional cabinetmaker.
"Bob Flexner's book Understanding Wood Finishing proves that finishing isn't black magic or a nebulous art, as some would believe, but rather a process that is as precise and analytical as any other aspect of woodworking. Without question, this is the best-researched, most authoritative book on wood finishing available." - Lawrence Okrend, woodworking and shop editor, Workbench magazine.
"In Understanding Wood Finishing, Bob Flexner cuts through a morass of information and manufacturers' claims, shedding light on the truths, the half-truths, and many of the common myths about finishing, 'Understanding' is the operative word. Flexner doesn't simply present the facts, he describes the way each finish works and explains the tools and techniques you can use to achieve the finish of your dreams." - Scott Landis, author of The Workbench Book and The Workshop Book
In Understanding Wood Finishing you'll find:
Tips for getting the perfect finish
Tricks for determining what kind of finish you're really buying
A handy chart telling which stains are compatible with which finishes
Step-by-step finishing schedules

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