Book Recommendation on Wood Finishing

[michael langman]

I just received the book,Understanding Wood Finishing, by Bob Flexner, from Amazon for under 20.00 with state tax.

I am completely new to finishing wood, and I need to restore my kitchen cabinets.

I must say that this is a really great book that covers everything, from the chemicals, ingredients, in wood finishes, why and how to use them.

It is a thorough and complete book with easy to understand writing and hundreds of pictures to help explain things. Something I think everyone would benefit from, and not too expensive.

I put the post here because I thought a lot more people might see it, rather then putting it in the finishing section.

If the moderators wish to move it I apologize and understand

[Michael A. Tyree]

Adding to the above book, which is VG-
My first place to look for a book is on Albris, it searches all sources for books, new & used, worldwide, then gives you a list to choose from. I also once used Half Ebay but it is no longer. Just saying there are places to buy stuff other than Amazon... Ebay is great for books too.
Finishing is complex, I would hate to try to cover it in a book. When I taught woodworking I didn't try to get students too far into it, instead I opted for the keep it simple rationale.

[Frederick Skelly]

I agree Michael - the Flexner book is hard to top.
Fred

[Don Stephan]

Three books by Jeff Jewitt also are very good.

[Prashun Patel]

The flexner book or one of the jewitt books are all you need, imho for a broad education.

The Charles neil videos get a lot of positive reviews.

Andy Charons book on spray finishing is good.

After that, I suggest that you start a thread about your kitchen refinishing project. Post pictures and explain the approach you plan to use. You will get specific feedback.

[michael langman]

I appreciate the advice on the other books. Thankyou.

I will try to keep it simple too Michael. I am trying for more of a match and repair certain doors, rather then a complete refinish on everything. But then I may have to do all the doors if things do not go right.

I will see about posting pictures Prashun. And will look forward to feed back from my questions and ideas. Thanks again.

[Mark Daily]

Adding to the above book, which is VG-
My first place to look for a book is on Albris, it searches all sources for books, new & used, worldwide, then gives you a list to choose from. I also once used Half Ebay but it is no longer. Just saying there are places to buy stuff other than Amazon... Ebay is great for books too.
Finishing is complex, I would hate to try to cover it in a book. When I taught woodworking I didn't try to get students too far into it, instead I opted for the keep it simple rationale.

Thanks for the Alibris tip- looks like a great resource.