REPAIRING AND RESTORING FURNITURE: THE COMPLETE MANUAL 17TH - 20TH CENTURY
Written by V.J. Taylor
Published by David & Charles
in 1992
ISBN: 0715398857
REPAIRING AND RESTORING FURNITURE: THE COMPLETE MANUAL 17TH - 20TH CENTURY
Written by V.J. Taylor.
Stock no. 1830840
1st.
1992.
Hardback.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A complete reference to the woodworking techniques required for any sympathetic renovation - by an acknowledged expert. Includes common repair jobs such as stripping and re-finishing, re-making loose joints and many more specialist repairs. Also covers upholstery, veneering, carving, turning, sharpening tools and special finishes. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 224 pages including index. ISBN: 0715398857. A few minor marks to rear board. Foxing and marks to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is damp stained to lower edges with some visible marks to lower front edge, light scuffing, and tiny tear to top of front panel.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- 1. The Tools you will need
- 2 .Accessories you can make for yourself
- 3. Dismantling and preparation
- 4. Repairs to cabinets
- 5. Repairs to chairs
- 6. Repairs to tables, drawers and drawer framing
- 7. Upholstery repairs
- 8. Repairing mouldings and beadings
- 9. Repairs to veneers and bandings
- 10. Stains, polishes, and traditional finishes
- 11. Special finishes and effects
- 12. Associated materials and techniques
- 13. Historical guide to decorations and fittings
- Appendices