Bob Flexner walks you through all the steps in repairing an antique factory-made chair that is glued with animal hide glue. Read more
Author Archives: Bob Flexner
About Bob Flexner
Bob Flexner is a contributing editor to Popular Woodworking and the author of woodworking finishing books including "Flexner on Finishing," available in the ShopWoodworking.com store at this link.The 7 Myths of Polyurethane
Oft-repeated ‘rules’ that are, quite simply, wrong. Read more
The Basics of Wiping Varnish
Its durability and ease of use make searching out this hard-to-identify finish worth it. Read more
Rules for Sanding Wood
Material and finish choice help dictate grit progression when sanding. Read more
Finish Compatibility
Discover what finishing products work well together Read more
A Primer on Solvents
How to make sense of all the finishing solvents on the shelves. Step 1: Divide them all into two categories. Read more
Home-Center Finishing
Finishing expert Bob Flexner shows you how to achieve a high-style furniture finish using common materials from any home center. Read more