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1. Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (Fox Chapel Publishing) Practical & Comprehensive with 300+ Color Photos and 40+ Reference Tables & Troubleshooting Guides
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Take the mystery out of wood finishing! Inside you will find:
- The latest technical updates on materials and techniquesfrom spray guns to French polishing
- Detailed instructions and explanations that take the mystery out of the science
- More than 300 color photos that help you distinguish between products, make decisions, and solve problems
- More than 40 must-have reference tables and troubleshooting guides
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 Finishingthe most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published.
The first edition of Understanding Wood Finishing 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 printby far."
With its clear writing and engaging style, this is "without a doubt the best researched, most authoritative, and easy-to-follow book on the subject," notes Steve Shanesy, Popular Woodworking magazine editor.
As professional finishers know and as amateurs will surely realize, "finishing is easy once you know what you are doing," says Frank Klausz, a professional cabinetmaker. "Understanding Wood Finishing makes the science of finishing understandable."
2. Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (American Woodworker)
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Now it's easier than ever for woodworkers to get a perfect finish on every project! This book dispels the myths about wood finishing and explains exactly how and why every finish behaves the way it does.3. UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING by BOB FLEXNER
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Bob Flexner has been writing & teaching wood finishing for 18 years.Completely updated second edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING.
The most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published.
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For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings & teachings on wood finishing. Now, from the best-selling author comes the long-awaited & completely updated second edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING --the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published.4. Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
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Understanding Wood A Craftsman s Guide to Wood TechnologyDescription
The first edition of Understanding Wood was published in 1980 and has since sold more than 130,000 copies. It is widely held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of every woodworker's library. Now, Bruce Hoadley's comprehensive guide to wood technology has been revised and updated in this 20th-anniversary edition of a classic.
New information on composite materials, adhesives, and finishes brings this book into the 21st century, while more than 300 photographs bring important visual information to life. This edition covers the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, and the woodworker's raw materials. Understanding Wood was written for woodworkers by a scientist with a love of woodworking. It will be sought after by craftsmen and collectors alike.
5. A Woodworking Patterns and Instructions to Build Your Own Bird House and Feeder Projects (Not a Kit!)
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This is our product offering of woodworking plans and instructions to build the project shown above.We do not sell the actual pre-built product or kit. We sell plans on how to build the item shown.
Our No.04 series woodworking plan is proudly designed and printed in the USA.
WOOD AND HARDWARE NOT INCLUDED. Rated for beginner carpenters, woodworkers and craftspeople.
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Birdhouse Collection woodworking plans - Four whimsical house and a bird feeder. Assorted sizes. Patterns for three whimsical bird houses and a bird feeder. Fun, functional houses that can be hung under a patio, in trees or mount to a post in the yard. Nice for tole painting and for interior decorating. Skill level - Intermediate. The designer of this plan has created the project using basic construction methods and provides instruction if they feel its necessary to assist, however it is expected the crafts person has a basic knowledge and understanding of woodworking terms and how to use basic tools. About this woodworking plan: This designer offers full size drawings on four 17x11 inch sheets of paper. Proven designs, fully detailed instructions and painting guides provided.6. The Last Word on Sharpening (DVD)
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DVDRunning Time 90 Minutes
ISBN-13: 9781440318467
ISBN-10: 1440318468
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Dispelling the MythsSharpening an edge has one purpose--allowing you to quickly get back to work. Christopher Schwarz has devised a system of sharpening that is simple and intuitive. By following his clear instructions, you will be able to sharpen your edges quickly and get back to your bench.
What is sharp?
Understanding the answer to this simple question will clarify a lot of the misinformation about sharpening. Chris walks you through the life cycle of an edge, and teaches you the techniques of sharpening so you achieve excellent and consistent results. You'll learn the different types of systems for grinding, honing and polishing so you can choose the best system for your needs and budget. Plus, you'll learn how to sharpen both curved and straight edges, and the best angles for grinding your edges for woodworking.