Care & Repair of Furniture
Care & Repair of Furniture is the complete furniture repair manual. Now anyone can return old or damaged furniture to excellent condition with the help of this practical pictorial guide. The authors explain every step in detail. They show the best ways to tighten loose joinery, reupholster with ease and repair a finish. Readers will see how to diagnose damage, recognize reproductions and match finishes. These techniques can be used to preserve family heirlooms and make invisible repairs to antiques. The authors introduce restoration skills such as chair caning, gilding painted surfaces and casting missing hardware. Exploded internal views and brilliant four-color illustrations make the techniques easy to follow. Care & Repair of Furniture is the ideal reference for restorers, woodworkers and antiques collectors and an essential guide for hands-on homeowners.  --Midwest Book Review