Book on restoring antique furniture

Books on repairing furniture popular woodworking magazine. How to restore old wooden furniture mother earth news. It explains to the layman the professionals techniques for repairing damaged furniture and restoring it authentically to prime condition. The complete guide to repairing and restoring furniture by billy cook, w. Restore old furniture and get those antique pieces back in vogue. Thomas johnson antique furniture restoration 322,083 views.

A practical guide to the techniques required to look after and restore antique furniture. Restore filthy antique wood and furniture fast and simple. Miracle eraser strip n sand paint remover non toxic, chemicalfree paint stripper sanding stripping blocks for wood and metal lift off and remove paint and rust from furniture and diy projects 3. This is a new edition of repairing and restoring furniture, and gives detailed. If youre one of the many people who like to buy and restore antique furniture, then this is the book for you. First published in 1954 as the repair and restoration of antique furniture, this. Forget all that and let me tell you about my favorite method of how to restore old wooden furniture. Written by a restorer with a lifetime of experience working for both private clients and museums and dealers, it is full of easy to follow instructions and hundreds of illustrations and photographs. Follow these 6 steps to restoring old furniture, and your family heirlooms will stay in tact for years to come. If the leather on your book is rubbing off in your lap or hands, there is little that can be done to restore it. Brimming with tips and advice from a skilled craftsman and teacher, this profusely illustrated woodworking guide will enable you to determine the age of an antique, assess its quality, and learn how to restore and preserve it effectively and profitably. There are chemical solutions that can be applied to harden things, but binding experts still disagree on the usefulness of these treatments and.

It gives advice on how to date furniture, how to restore damaged structures and surfaces, and how to apply finishing touches. The author focusses heavily on antique pieces, without even a nod to modern constructions theres no mention of laminations or other non solid timber materials. The best book in my opinion is repairing and restoring antique furniture by john rodd shown above. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. For inlays, the professional restoration services will often try to find vintage materials to use that will match the age of the item. A classic work presented in a concise and readable style, this book is aimed at. Should possibly have been titled the complete guide to repairing and restoring antique furniture though. Designed for amateurs interested in the restoration of antique or period wooden furniture, this handbook provides stepbystep explanations of techniques and methods. Antique furniture pieces with scrolls and inlays will often have missing or broken small parts that must be replaced to restore the original visual beauty.