STL349: Finishers on Flexner – FineWoodworking

Bob Flexner was a contributing editor to Fashionable Woodworking for over a decade. He was probably the most revered specialists on each facet of ending and repairing finishes. Bob lower his chops in woodworking when he opened a one-man store, constructing and restoring furnishings. Over his profession, Bob taught a whole lot of courses on ending, and his books have offered over 750,000 copies worldwide.

Bob Flexner died at dwelling on December 29, 2024.

You must learn these tributes to Bob from Megan Fitzpatrick and Chris Schwarz.

Extra from Mike Mascelli:

Born, raised, and nonetheless residing in Latham, N.Y., Michael Mascelli teaches ending and fabric at faculties and guilds throughout the nation. He’s the director of the Skilled Refinisher’s Group and says, “These of us are the true specialists in restoration and conservation, so my educating is only a re-packaging of what I’ve realized from the professionals for over 20 years.” His method to his work is to respect the piece in entrance of him and the life it had earlier than it got here.

Staining and dyeing wooden with Mike Mascelli

With a seemingly countless array of wooden stains and dyes, it’s very straightforward to get confused and overwhelmed when including shade to your furnishings. Mike Mascelli will make it easier to perceive…

A Woodworker’s Information to Upholstery: Instruments and Supplies

On this episode, be taught concerning the instruments you may want to begin upholstering, and the anatomy of a well-constructed chair cushion.

Extra from John Espresso:

What’s French Sharpening?

Ending skilled and woodworker John Coffey offers an introduction to shellac, discussing the differing types, easy methods to combine it, and easy methods to apply it to create a long-lasting, lovely French polish end.

French Sharpening: Filling the Pores, Half 1

The preliminary step in French sprucing, referred to as the primary polish, is filling the open pores of the wooden with shellac, pumice, and good quaint elbow grease.

Extra from Mitch Kohanek:

Mitch’s web site, WoodFinishing.org is a improbable useful resource.

Take a look at Mitch’s class at The Marc Adams Faculty of Woodworking

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