The New Wood Finishing Book

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Summary: Excellent resource for the hobbiest and professional alike!
Review: Dresdner's original Wood Finishing Book was a great compilation of years of finishing experience and wisdom, and the New Wood Finishing Book has taken this knowledge to the next level! Mr. Dresdner's style and explanations are clear and concise leaving little doubt as to the appropriate methods and materials. His additions of vignettes from his years of finishing experience are wonderful, often hilarious examples of how to or more often how not to do something.

Anyone looking to apply a finish to wood must own this book!

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Summary: A must for the novice finisher.
Review: I am a beginning woodworker who was tired of having poor finishing jobs ruin the results the hard work I put in to my projects. I have already put some of the techniques in this book to work on a foot stool and the difference was amazing. The reading of this book is entertaining and informative and not at a level that we beginners can't understand. This book will stay readily available in my shop to be referenced before any finishing job. I finally understand the types of finishes and the applications of each.

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Summary: The New Wood Finishing Book
Review: I ordered Michael Dresdner book, "The New Wood Finishing Book" to only find it to be a dissappointing book. It was very vague and really only touch the surface of finishing and refinishing. I bought this book because it is an updated finishing book. The first book I bought is Bob Flexner's book, "Understanding Wood Finishing." This book I would rate "5+ stars", it is very detailed in all applications of wood finishing and refinishing. I am not an expert in woodworking, yet I am not a beginner either and do consider myself very experience in woodworking with over 20 yrs of experience.But as I said I don't claim to know it all yet! So I enjoy reading from the experts on their technics.

Please don't take me wrong Mr.Dresdner's book contained some good information.As mentioned before I bought this book because it is an updated version for wood finishing. Bob Flexner's book was first printed 1994 and at that time water based finishes and strippers were just starting to be used and he had little information about them. So I was looking for a book that addressed water based finishes and the new types of strippers. Michael Dresdner's book did this but only in an overview form. His book never went into detail on what finishes or strippers worked for certain kinds of commonly used woods. Nor the break down of certain brands of stippers or finishes as Bob Flexner's book did.I believe this is important steps in knowing what applications are best for the wood you are using."Understanding Wood Finishing" may have a copyright date of 1994 and lack some updates on new finishes, but the detailed information it contains on all steps of wood finishing is timeless.

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Summary: Dresdner is a master
Review: It is a pleasure to read this book. Not only is the author an authority, but his style is very readable. The print is easy on the eyes and the illustrations are complete and helpful. Simple explanations of a complex subject. Very helpful for a beginner, but also a helpful reference when problems develope or specific instructions are needed. Well edited. Highly recommended.

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Summary: dissapointed . . .
Review: The is a very complete book if you want to do anything to a piece of wood but paint it. 5 million ways to stain and repair damage to stained furniture. If you are looking for a reference to get a professional painted finish this is NOT the book for you.

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Summary: dissapointed . . .
Review: This book contains all the information needed to make informed decisions about finishing, repairing damaged finishes, and hiding blemishes. Michael Dresdner is a personal friend and lives just a few minutes away from me. I have learned enough from him and his books over the years that many of my friends now come to me for finishing advice! Michael's book presents what many see as a dry subject, in an entertaining, informative, and easy to read manner. My copy is already getting the dog-eared, much used look of a cherished resource book. If you had to pick only one resource, The New Wood Finishing Book is the clear choice. I won't even loan mine to friends!

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Summary: Excellent information in an easy to read format
Review: This book contains all the information needed to make informed decisions about finishing, repairing damaged finishes, and hiding blemishes. Michael Dresdner is a personal friend and lives just a few minutes away from me. I have learned enough from him and his books over the years that many of my friends now come to me for finishing advice! Michael's book presents what many see as a dry subject, in an entertaining, informative, and easy to read manner. My copy is already getting the dog-eared, much used look of a cherished resource book. If you had to pick only one resource, The New Wood Finishing Book is the clear choice. I won't even loan mine to friends!

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Summary: A must-have book for woodworking hobbyists
Review: This book explains all about finishing-- everything from safety, to stripping, choosing the right finish, and avoiding and correcting finishing mistakes. It's packed with pictures, which help immeasurably in understanding the different techniques and outcomes described. Do you wonder what sealer is? Pore filler? The difference between pigmented and dye stains? This book explains it all in easy-to-understand language and helps guide woodworkers towards choosing the finish that's best for their piece. It's also a very entertaining read.