No Fuss Wood Finishing

Amateur woodworkers can achieve professional-quality finishes on their projects with simple materials that are brushed or wiped onto the wood. The secrets in this book include focusing on brushable polyurethane varnish, brushable shellac, and wipe-on glaze coats.

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 FINISHING-the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. The first edition of UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and 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 print-by far."

Provides step-by-step instructions on wood finishing techniques covering such topics as tools and materials, staining, glazing, and avoiding common mistakes.

Nicknamed the “Bible” of wood finishing, Understanding Wood Finishing is a best-selling, easy-to-understand resource that teaches readers 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 a collection of published articles written by Bob from the last few years.

Finishing & Refinishing Wood offers inspiration and straight-to-the point instruction on how to salvage mistreated wood surfaces and turn them once again into things of beauty. Readers will learn how to effectively use new, environmentally safe strippers to remove old paints and varnishes, how to patch and repair damaged surfaces, and how to apply stains and achieve glass-smooth new finishes with no fuss. This book features the latest tools, including fine detail sanders and high velocity finish sprayers. Fifteen carefully chosen case studies show how to apply these techniques to a variety of wood projects. An entire section is devoted to spary application of stains and surface finishes - the most important new trend in the world of wood finishing.

Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be "boiled down" to simple step-by-step instructions. And that's what this book offers; no science, no art, just easily-to-follow directions with lots of pictures to show you every step of the process. Inside, you'll find specific instructions on how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials—the kind of wood, stains and finish coats every home center, paint store or hardware store carries. Just match the wood to the final color and result you want. Then follow the step-by-step instructions and eliminate the guesswork. Wood Finishing 101 is by Bob Flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Let Bob's years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions.

TECHNIQUES Making Bamboo Walking Sticks By Lora S. Irish Add a carved topper to a ready-made shaft for an easy personalized stick Carving an Angry Face By Harold Enlow Add emotion to a face by carving key features differently Relief Pyrography By Chip Jones Combine relief carving with woodburning to create a portrait with depth PROJECTS Carving a Cross Necklace By James O. Dodge Ball-in cross and attached chain are carved from a single piece of wood Comical Cowboy Rooster By Jim Feather Colorful shelf-sitter cowboy perches with help from easy-carve joints Whimsical Bark House By Rick Jensen Scale and adapt the design to suit any cottonwood bark blank Dragon Tray Puzzle By Carolea Hower Carved puzzle play set fits into a castle-shaped box Making a Realistic Bluegill Pin By Dave Arndt Use power carving tools and an airbrush to create a realistic fish pin Heartfelt Home Door Topper By Betty Padden Combine easy relief carving an oil painting to make a decorative door topper Carving a Leprechaun Pencil By Randy True Learn to carve caricature faces in 10 simple steps FEATURES Realistic Creativity By Susan Dorsch Artist goes out on a limb carving rusted metal perches for realistic birds Plus: Carving a Realistic Rock by Kenny vermillion Practicing Patience By Toni Fitzgerald For Walt Nichols, the most intricate woodcarving is always worth the wait No Vision Required By Kathleen Ryan Being blind doesn’t keep these woodworkers from building and carving Pro’s Guide to 29 Finishing Supplies By Kevin Southwick Must-have tools for finishing all types of woodworking projects

Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard or deck. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, these attractive pieces will beautify your outdoor space.