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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... side . That is a process for a valuable antique , however , as it entails cutting dovetails . If the chest is not an important antique , a shortcut to drawer - side repair is to glue wider strips of anything from paint sticks to strips ...
... side . That is a process for a valuable antique , however , as it entails cutting dovetails . If the chest is not an important antique , a shortcut to drawer - side repair is to glue wider strips of anything from paint sticks to strips ...
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... Side - to - side pull - through 2. Front - to - back pull - through 3. Side - to - side overlay 4. Front - to - back overlay 5. Lower - left to upper - right diagonal weaving 6. Lower - right to upper - left diagonal weaving 7. Binder ...
... Side - to - side pull - through 2. Front - to - back pull - through 3. Side - to - side overlay 4. Front - to - back overlay 5. Lower - left to upper - right diagonal weaving 6. Lower - right to upper - left diagonal weaving 7. Binder ...
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... Side - to - side pull - through of cane . Two : Front - to - back pull - through of cane . • Step Three . Repeat Step One . Remove the holding peg , insert 4 in . ( 9 cm ) of the soaked strand of cane from the top , and replace the ...
... Side - to - side pull - through of cane . Two : Front - to - back pull - through of cane . • Step Three . Repeat Step One . Remove the holding peg , insert 4 in . ( 9 cm ) of the soaked strand of cane from the top , and replace the ...
Contents
Restoring Antique Furniture | 7 |
Antique Furniture Repairs Made Easy | 17 |
Stripping Furniture | 41 |
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