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Covering every aspect of restoring and repairing furniture,
this is a book woodworkers will turn to again and again.
With the aid of nearly 1000 illustrations and photographs,
it really shows the techniques and processes that can
help you identify faults and put them right. Whether you
want to re-upholster an antique chair, strip and stain
a table top or replace a badly damaged stool leg, you
will find all the information you need to carry out a
successful job.
All the woodworking skills likely to be needed in repair
and restoration are explained in detail and carefully
related to different styles of furniture. Techniques range
from making varying types of joint, to gluing and fastening,
carving, replacing veneer, woodturning, and steaming wood
to shape, and are highlighted in easy-to-find sections
in the book. There are also chapters on finishing, including
preparation of wood and methods of applying finishes.
The inexperienced craftsman will find George Buchanan's
book a pleasure to study and work from, as difficult techniques
are rendered simple by the clear instructions and illustrations.
Professional restorers, too, will value it as a well-organized
reference source.
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