Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing - Easy to Follow Guide With Step-By-Step Methods

This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to repairing and refinishing furniture, with information on tools and equipment, materials, enamelling, workshop practice, and many other related aspects. With simple directions and a wealth of useful tips, this handbook is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "e;Restoration"e;, "e;Repairs"e;, "e;Removing Old Finish"e;, "e;Preparing for New Finish"e;, "e;Refinishing"e;, "e;Reviving Old Finishes"e;, "e;Enamelling and 'Nude' Furniture Finishes"e;, "e;More About Materials"e;, "e;Tools for the Beginner"e;, "e;More Hand Tools"e;, "e;Sharpening and Care of Tools"e;, "e;Care and Storage of Paints and Brushes"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wood finishing.