Wood Finishing Simplified
Wood Finishing Simplified

Author: Joe L'Erario

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-06

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 144031764X

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One area where woodworkers strive to gain more information is on the topic of finishing. Since finishing is one of the most important aspects to any woodworking project, it can become a frustrating process for many woodworkers regardless of skill level. Wood Finishing Simplified breaks down the various steps involved in finishing furniture, leading to better projects and less frustration. Using only the products available at local home centers, the author explains the differences in the types of stains and finishes plus step-by-step photos and clear instructions show the reader how to produce a quality furniture finish.

Creating the Perfect Wood Finish with Joe L Erario
Creating the Perfect Wood Finish with Joe L Erario

Author: Joe L'Erario

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-07-16

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1558709355

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Finishing Secrets From One of "The Furniture Guys" Joe L'Erario, (you'll remember him and his partner Ed Feldman as the Furniture Guys), has some astonishing ideas about finishing: It doesn't have to be dangerous, grueling and dusty scut-work. It can be safe, simple and pleasurable scut-work - with a great-looking piece of furniture as the reward. In this new book, L'Erario shares his 25 years of experience finishing fine furniture while ducking the hard work that most people unnecessarily pour into the endeavor. With detailed instruction and step-by-step color photos, this book shows woodworkers, furniture makers, and DIY'ers how to apply a finish flawlessly.

Understanding Wood Finishing
Understanding Wood Finishing

Author: Bob Flexner

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 1607654164

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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."

Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition
Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition

Author: Bob Flexner

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1607659247

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Wood staining and finishing made easy, Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you’ll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions, eliminate the guesswork, and get the finished results you want every time with this complete, must-have guide! Author and master woodworker Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. This newly updated wood finishing book includes revised information on solvents and stripping agents.

Hand-applied Finishes
Hand-applied Finishes

Author: Jeff Jewitt

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 9781561581542

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Woodworkers, restorers, refinishers and other interested readers will learn how to prepare surfaces for finishing and how to choose the appropriate materials, tools and application method for any job. Plus they learn how to get better finishes from materials they already use. Professional finisher Jeff Jewitt's shop-proven techniques focus on the practical side of finishinghow to get beautiful results. 165 full-color photos. 40 drawings.

Essential Joinery
Essential Joinery

Author: Marc Spagnuolo

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781951217051

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With the knowledge of only a handful of essential joints, a woodworker can build anything he can imagine... Whether it's a kitchen cabinet or an 18th century highboy, the foundation for all types of woodworking can be boiled down to a handful of essential joinery skills. Once learned, these joinery methods can be used to create almost anything the woodworker's mind can imagine. From the workshop of The Wood Whisperer, the popular YouTube host and best-selling author Marc Spagunolo teaches his preferred, time-tested methods for creating these joints. Rather than working solely by hand or machine, Spagunolo teaches woodworkers how to choose the joinery methods that make the most sense for the task at hand. And, in his easy-going and accessible style that promotes comfort and confidence, he provides several styles and methods for creating each joint. With Essential Joinery, beginners and pros alike will learn to hone the joinery skills that will take their woodworking to the next level.

Boat Joinery and Cabinet Making Simplified
Boat Joinery and Cabinet Making Simplified

Author: Fred Bingham

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Published: 1993-05-15

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780070053076

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Aimed at boaters, this book is about building things of wood. Written by an experienced boatbuilder /designer, it presents joinery techniques and gimmicks that were born of trial and error. It provides alternative procedures for many of the projects, telling how to make them by Method A, Method B, and Method C.

The Furniture Guys Book
The Furniture Guys Book

Author: Joe L'erario

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1998-12-16

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780688137663

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"The Furniture Guys" are the zaniest, funniest how-to duo on the air today. Watch them on the "Learning Channel" juggling expert furniture and home repair, pop culture hilarity, throwaway historical asides, and sudden swerves into B-movie lore, and you'll ditch earnest old Bob Vila and never give Home Improvement another look. The Furniture Guys Book presents ten projects, complete with step-by-step guidance on stripping, staining, varnishing, upholstering, basic repairs, and troubleshooting touch-ups such as stain and scratch removal. Projects include a pine Hoosier, a Victorian throne chair, a roll-top desk, a pine hat-rack, and more. More than 250 black-and-white photos and drawings illustrate every detail, and a full-color insert displays the finished projects in all their glory. Plus there are handy tips on everything from setting up a work area to sizing up the potential of yard sale bargains. All this, and funny too! A must for the millions who watch them on the "Learning Channel" or who will be tuning into their forthcoming nationally syndicated radio show -- and for any would-be refinisher looking for advice that's as entertaining as it is effective -- this book will find a prominent place on workbenches all over America.