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"* "With its insight into the construction of furniture and practical furniture restoration this book should be on the book shelves of everyone with a collection of good...furniture." John Kitchin, BAFRA"
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This is an essential guide to restoration techniques for antique furniture, and a comprehensive directory of tools, materials and equipment. It provides step-by-step instructions for everyday restoration techniques, including fixing loose joints, repairing broken chair legs and reviving surfaces. It also provides information on specialist skills, such as turning, upholstery, gilding, marquetry and parquetry. It includes seven in-depth projects, including repairing an 18th-century carved chair and restoring a badly fire-damaged Regency table. Antique furniture often needs attention to treat scratches, dents or water marks or complicated structural damage. This lavishly illustrated and informative book, written by and photographed in one of the world's leading workshops, shows how this is achieved using traditional materials, tools and techniques. Easy-to-follow steps are illustrated along with tips that have been passed through generations of restorers, giving the reader the confidence to begin restoring their own pieces. With information on the history and construction of furniture, this book will enable any budding restorer to learn the skills required to enjoy the immense satisfaction that comes from seeing an old or damaged piece of antique furniture restored once again to its original glory.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just what the doctor ordered. I needed to refurbish a decaying 2 seater setee. The tips on how to do this were extremely helpful.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It takes a good craftsman to give good instruction on his craft but it takes a better one to put it into words and pictures that can be easily understood.
Billy Cook does this with ease and the proof of the pudding etc;.
I'm an amateur restorer looking to make my living out of it in retirement.You have to love it of course and I do.
Billy Cook does this with ease and the proof of the pudding etc;.
I'm an amateur restorer looking to make my living out of it in retirement.You have to love it of course and I do.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
bought this book to inspire me to do up old furniture. really pleased with it, good clear format with very good understandable instructions !! a good practical guide and in hardback
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