Take control of finishing by learning how to use the. Antiques were never finished on the inside, and never had a problem. Take the mystery out of finishing wood as author bob flexner walks you through applying every kind of finish from beginning to end. The flexner report is a booklength landmark report of medical education in the united states and canada, written by abraham flexner and published in 1910 under the aegis of the carnegie foundation. Bob flexner, now blogging popular woodworking magazine. Now, from this bestselling author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition of understanding wood finishing the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. The report is named for abraham flexner 18661959 who prepared it.
Flexner on finishing everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a pro no more mystery. And thats what this book offers no science, no art, just easilytofollow directions with lots of pictures to show you every step of the process. It can be boiled down to simple stepbystep instructions. Thoughts on flexner and professionalism, 1915 and 2015. Part of restoration is stripping and finishing, and i became very confused because of the contradictory information in magazines, books and from.
Through many years of teaching and writing about finishing, ive found myself repeating certain phrases or what i call rules over and over. Jun 15, 2000 he is the author of the authoritative and bestselling book, understanding wood finishing still in print after 15 years and he writes the flexner on finishing column in popular woodworking magazine. Ive written about this in many articles and in all three of my books. The best book in my opinion is repairing and restoring antique furniture by john. He explains what each product is, how it works, and its relative pros and cons. Wood finishing doesnt have to be complicated or confusing. Flexner on finishing king county library system overdrive.
His book, understanding wood finishing, has sold 400,000 copies since being published in 1994. Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture where typically it represents between 5 and 30% of manufacturing costs finishing is the final step of the manufacturing process that gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and. The question of what finish to use on exterior wood is a common one. Wood finishing 101 by bob flexner simplifies techniques into a pictorial stepbystep presentation to make finishing comfortable for any level of woodworker, or weekend homeimprover. Bob flexner books list of books by author bob flexner thriftbooks. Although some sections are a bit short content wise, that practice lends itself to giving you the main points on finishing and more importantly, explains the honest facts about a product and procedure. Buy understanding wood finishing by bob flexner online at alibris. I also own several other newer books on finishing, but flexner strips away the mystery of finishing and truly simplifies an often confusing array of products. Flexner updated all of his columns, and we redesigned all them for the book pity our senior art director linda watts. The flexner report is a book length landmark report of medical education in the united states and canada, written by abraham flexner and published in 1910 under the aegis of the carnegie foundation. You may be familiar with me through my longrunning column, flexner on finishing, in the magazine, or from one of my books on finishing. I think its because there is no shortage of exaggerated claims, from manufacturers, in magazine articles, in books, and from one friend to another. While i laughed at that, it turned out to be the case.
Everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a. How to select and apply the right finish, written by bob flexner. One the other hand its so inexpensive on the used book market you cant go wrong buying a copy. I generally learn through books and am interested in the science behind processes. Bob flexner is the author of understanding wood finishing and flexner on finishing. The finishes we use are fundamentally simple, well understood and throroughly predictable materials as flexner demonstrates in chapters on oils, shellac, lacquer. The flexner report is the most important event in the history of american and canadian medical education. I began woodworking by restoring an old house in washington d.
James thomas flexner january, 1908 february, 2003 was an american historian and biographer best known for the fourvolume biography of george washington that earned him a national book award in biography and a special pulitzer prize. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does it. Click download or read online button to get flexner on finishing book now. It wasnt until factories started spray finishing furniture that it became more difficult to keep finish off the inside than to just spray the whole thing.
Bob flexner is a contributing editor to popular woodworking and the author of the book, understanding wood finishes, rodale press which is a mustread book for any woodworker who wants to understand finishing. Bob flexner is the author of understanding wood finishing 4. He is the author of the authoritative and bestselling book, understanding wood finishing still in print after 15 years and he writes the flexner on finishing column in popular woodworking magazine. This article originally appeared in the july 20 issue. Sanitation stabilization decoration preparing the wood surface preparing the lumber sanding and smoothing sponging sharpening a hand scraper sharpening a cabinet scraper solvents for removing cured glues glue splotches. Finally answers to your wood finishing fears and frustrations. Pdf bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select. James thomas flexner is the author of washington 4. It answered 98% of my woodfinishing questions and dozens more i did not know enough to ask. Bob flexner is a contributing editor to popular woodworking and the author of woodworking finishing books, including flexner on finishing, understanding wood finishing, and wood finishing 101, available at. Woodworking is mostly about mastering a large number of tools whereas finishing is mostly about mastering the use of a large number of products.
Armed with this knowledge, he went on to become one of the worlds leading authorities on wood finishing. Many aspects of the presentday american medical profession stem from the flexner report and its aftermath. Flexners book on finishing really debunks some of the old wifes tales, which are mostly true, and gives the reader the real reasons for why we do things. In the introduction bob flexner states that he originally wrote this book because there is so much confusing information out there about finishing wood.
He authored the flexner report for the carnegie foundation after making site visits to all the countrys medical and osteopathic medical schools of the day. Understanding wood finishing by bob flexner alibris. It answered 98% of my wood finishing questions and dozens more i did not know enough to ask. Let bobs years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions. Understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish by bob flexner why finish wood, anyway. Learn from the best selling finishing book for woodworkers for the past 10 years. Finally answers to your wood finishing fears and frustrations flexner, bob on. For more than 18 years, bob flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Flexner on finishing download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. For the last 20 years, he has taught wood finishing and restoration. In 1908, he was employed by the carnegie foundation for the advancement of teaching and, in 1910, issued the groundbreaking and controversial medical education in the united states and canada, commonly called the flexner report. Take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes availableand what those products actually are. So after the bed finishing fiasco my wife asked me if there was a book that i could get to get more info on finishing. How to select and apply the right finish 9780875965666 by flexner, bob and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Flexner on finishing by bob flexner, 9781440308871, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a pro. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does it with an authority that leaves no doubt. Other books such as flexner on finishing and wood finishing 101, plus hundreds of magazine articles, followed. After posting numerous threads that requested help from the more experienced jocks, i was told that flexners book was the bible of finishing. Find bob flexner s email address, contact information, linkedin, twitter, other social media and more. This is a great book on wood finishing, the only downside is its age, flexner has written more updated versions. His accomplishments include the authoritative and bestselling book, understanding wood finishing, still in print after 15 years, editing finishing and restoration professional refinishing. In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does it with an authority that leaves no. He spent a lot of time researching the chemistry of products on the market, going to educational seminars, and applying his knowledge. So then i told her well i have marcs book, so what else do i need to which she replied obvio. This book explains the chemistry behind different finishing products, their pros and cons, and how to best apply each one. About this title may belong to another edition of this title.
In this book, his first since understanding wood finishing, bob flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and. Articles by bob flexner popular woodworking magazine. His accomplishments include the authoritative and bestselling book, understanding wood finishing, still in print after 15 years, editing finishing and restoration professional refinishing magazine, making the awardwinning videos, repairing furniture and refinishing furniture, and writing the longrunning columns finishing in woodshop news and flexner on finishing in popular woodworking. How to select and apply the right finish by bob flexner online at alibris. In the last several months since the purchase, i have yet to have a finishing question that wasnt explained in detail within the pages. Bob flexner understanding wood finishing pdf, bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right tariq alzuhluf. We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. So then i told her well i have marcs book, so what else do i.
Flexner s ironclad rules for finishing woodshop news. Bob flexner understanding wood finishing how to select and apply the right finish. Presents detailed information and instructions on each component of the wood finishing process, providing practical tips and dispelling myths on such topics as shellac, lacquer, varnish, waterbased finishes, strippers, staining wood, filling the pores, caring for finishes, and finishing different woods. Or maybe you attended one of my finishing classes in the 90s and 2000s. Jan, 2016 you may be familiar with me through my longrunning column, flexner on finishing, in the magazine, or from one of my books on finishing.
They are rules because they are almost always true. Bob flexner is a contributing editor to popular woodworking and the author of woodworking finishing books, including subscribe today save up to 68% on 7 issues of woodworking projects and tricks. I refer to this book before i finish every piece of furniture i build. Books on repairing furniture popular woodworking magazine. How to select and apply the right finish by flexner, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the best books i have read on wood finishing. Now, from this bestselling author comes the longawaited and completely updated second edition of understanding wood finishing, the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. When i opened my furnituremaking and restoration shop in 1976, the woods considered best for.
Everything you need to finish your woodworking projects like a pro no more mystery. Wood finishing 101 is by bob flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. In his report, flexner analyzed the status of american medical education and deemed it sorely lacking. Even if you own flexner s landmark book understanding wood finishing youll find this volume a good companion. Flexner on finishing by bob flexner overdrive rakuten.