Restoring Antique FurnitureDetailed illustrated instructions show how to renew antiques, from preliminary repairs through final refinishing. Includes descriptions of different woods and appropriate stains and finishes. |
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... Clamps come in two basic configurations - C - clamps and pipe clamps . C - clamps can be either of wooden or metal construction ; wooden clamps are designed for furniture work but are heavy and too expensive for occasional repairs ...
... Clamps come in two basic configurations - C - clamps and pipe clamps . C - clamps can be either of wooden or metal construction ; wooden clamps are designed for furniture work but are heavy and too expensive for occasional repairs ...
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... C - clamp or two to insure a matching of surfaces of the divergent parts . Here's how it's done : Place a piece of ... clamps and wipe away any glue that has been pushed out of the panel split . Pieces of waxed paper are placed over the ...
... C - clamp or two to insure a matching of surfaces of the divergent parts . Here's how it's done : Place a piece of ... clamps and wipe away any glue that has been pushed out of the panel split . Pieces of waxed paper are placed over the ...
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... C - clamp over cauls and waxed paper to ensure a level job . Clamp across , starting at the widest end of the split . For larger tops and splits , you may need two or more pipe clamps . After tightening the C - clamps , wipe up excess ...
... C - clamp over cauls and waxed paper to ensure a level job . Clamp across , starting at the widest end of the split . For larger tops and splits , you may need two or more pipe clamps . After tightening the C - clamps , wipe up excess ...
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Restoring Antique Furniture | 7 |
Antique Furniture Repairs Made Easy | 17 |
Stripping Furniture | 41 |
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