Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish

Take the mystery out of wood finishing! Over 350 color photos that help you distinguish between products, make decisions, and solve problems Over 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides The latest technical updates on materials and techniques—from spray guns to French polishing Detailed instructions and explanations that take the mystery out of the science Oil finishes, wax finishes, film finishes, shellac, lacquer, varnish, two-part, water-based, and more are each covered in detail For decades, Bob Flexner has been inspiring and informing woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Now comes the long-awaited and completely updated third revised edition of Understanding Wood Finishing—the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. Long admired by wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original publication, Understanding Wood Finishing is widely regarded as the bible