Which would be a better reference?:
Bob Flexner's Understanding Wood Finishing (2005 updated version)
or Jeff Jewitt's Finishing (2004)
As to my knowledge level, I have worked professionally with coatings since 1967, but the majority of that was concerning the protection of metals, fiberglas, composites and structural wood. I have a lot to learn about furniture finishing and have little knowledge concerning dyes, tints, etc. and the vagaries of fine woods, etc.
I bought the Bob Flexner book today, but can exchange it for Jeff Jewitt's, altho I probably would just buy both if there is enough difference in the info. As the local book source does not usually have more than one copy at a time, and it can be a while before that gets replaced, if ever, I would like to get the other book while they have it (it took me over 6 months to catch Leonard Lee"s Sharpening book in stock).
Appreciate any insight
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Bob Flexner's Understanding Wood Finishing (2005 updated version)
or Jeff Jewitt's Finishing (2004)
As to my knowledge level, I have worked professionally with coatings since 1967, but the majority of that was concerning the protection of metals, fiberglas, composites and structural wood. I have a lot to learn about furniture finishing and have little knowledge concerning dyes, tints, etc. and the vagaries of fine woods, etc.
I bought the Bob Flexner book today, but can exchange it for Jeff Jewitt's, altho I probably would just buy both if there is enough difference in the info. As the local book source does not usually have more than one copy at a time, and it can be a while before that gets replaced, if ever, I would like to get the other book while they have it (it took me over 6 months to catch Leonard Lee"s Sharpening book in stock).
Appreciate any insight
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