This best-selling resource on wood finishing has long been admired by
wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional
cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original
publication. Nicknamed the "Bible" of wood finishing for its
comprehensive and accurate information on the subject, Understanding
Wood Finishing offers the latest technical updates on materials and
techniques, detailed instructions and explanations, and over 40
reference tables and troubleshooting guides. Readers will learn
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 current
information on solvents and other chemicals that abide by both state and
national law. Best-selling author Bob Flexner has been inspiring and
informing woodworkers with his writings and teaching for more than 20
years.