The Manual of Furniture RestorationThis is a new edition of Repairing and Restoring Furniture, and gives detailed instructions for woodworking projects ranging from smartening up shabby 1950s furniture to the rigorous demands of conserving a valuable antique. It also covers many common repair jobs such as re-making loose joints, stripping off an old finish, dealing with warped surfaces, and repolishing. |
Contents
Introduction | 7 |
Accessories you can make for yourself | 19 |
Dismantling and preparation | 25 |
Copyright | |
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