The 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: "Restoration", "Repairs", "Removing Old Finish", "Preparing for New Finish", "Refinishing", "Reviving Old Finishes", "Enamelling and 'Nude' Furniture Finishes", "More About Materials", "Tools for the Beginner", "More Hand Tools", "Sharpening and Care of Tools", "Care and Storage of Paints and Brushes", 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.