Packed with detailed information, Furniture Repair & Refinishing takes a hands-on approach to furniture repair and restoration. Written by an authority in the field, the book teaches-through step-by-step instructions and full-color photo how sequences-everything the beginning furniture restorer needs to know to achieve professional results, whether planning a simple repair or a full restoration. All tasks are rated for difficulty and feature tools and materials lists.
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"As how-to books go, this one is way above average. Even if you know something about repairing and refinishing furniture, you will probably find new information here."
Salisbury Post
October 18, 1998
Salisbury Post
October 18, 1998
"Hingley's book takes a hands-on approach to furniture repair and restoration, drawing on his 20-plus years of experience as a professional refinisher in Richmond."
Source: Francis Church, Richmond Times Dispatch
March 15, 1998
Source: Francis Church, Richmond Times Dispatch
March 15, 1998
"Brian Hingley's Furniture Repair & Refinishing is an authoritative do-it-yourself guide to the craft of furniture restoration.... Intended for those who have little or no experience in furniture restoration, Furniture Repair & Refinishing is written by a seasoned furniture repair expert in a friendly, informal style that readers will find clear, informative, and accessible."
Source: James A. Cox & Diane C. Donovan, The Midwest Book Review
July 1998
Source: James A. Cox & Diane C. Donovan, The Midwest Book Review
July 1998
From the Back Cover
Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing
Furniture restoration is a practical pastime that can also be rewarding and enjoyable. Do you want to restore a treasured family heirloom, or renovate bargain furniture at minimal cost? Either way, you'll find Furniture Repair & Refinishing invaluable. In this authoritative do-it-yourself guide, a seasoned furniture repair expert explains through clear instructional text and full-color photo sequences how to achieve professional results, whether you're planning a simple repair or a full restoration.
The author offers shop-tested advice on
- Selecting and using tools, materials, and supplies
- Making structural repairs, including fixing loose and broken joints in chairs, chests, tables, and beds
- Repairing table tops, drawers, veneer, and warped wood
- Preserving and renewing original finishes on old collectible furniture
- Removing old finishes from damaged furniture
- Preparing wood for a new finish
- Finishing wood, cleaning hardwood, and completing projects
With more than 475 step-by-step photographs and 62 detailed drawings, all in full color, this informative book is a must for every furniture lover's library.
The author offers shop-tested advice on
- Selecting and using tools, materials, and supplies
- Making structural repairs, including fixing loose and broken joints in chairs, chests, tables, and beds
- Repairing table tops, drawers, veneer, and warped wood
- Preserving and renewing original finishes on old collectible furniture
- Removing old finishes from damaged furniture
- Preparing wood for a new finish
- Finishing wood, cleaning hardwood, and completing projects
With more than 475 step-by-step photographs and 62 detailed drawings, all in full color, this informative book is a must for every furniture lover's library.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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A great book for the DIY furniture repair,
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This review is from: Furniture Repair & Refinishing (Ultimate Guide) (Paperback)
This is a great introduction book to furniture repair.The book is organized in these main sections: The most valuable for me was the section on structural repairs. Over 20 projects that need various repair jobs, each is done, step by step, illustrated with lots of clear, full-color photos. This book would well-equip you to handle most repairs of a non-conservation nature (not highly valuable pieces). Brian, if you're listening, I'd like to see you do a book this size on touch up, repair and color matching!
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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This is a fantastic book. You could actually teach from it it is so detailed and comprehensive. The author includes the small details that most how-to books leave out. With this book, you can actually complete a project from start to finish. With most books, there are huge gaps in the information that leave you guessing.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent book,
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If you only wish to buy one book on repair of old furniture, this is the book. The author is a true specialist within the field and everything is explained and illustrated excellently. In addition it's a very pretty book with many fine photos. The only little flaw is that the info on refinishing is a little scattered. Anyway, the info is there. Go buy the book!
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In this chapter you'll learn how to determine whether a piece of furniture is worth restoring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rubbing schedule, slat ledger, caster hole, mineral oil cut, veneer shims, regluing joints, veneer roller, rocker runner, stain controller, broken tenon, groove lengthwise, stearated sandpaper, paste wood filler, pigmented oil stain, polyvinyl glue, nylon abrasive pads, loose veneer, furniture paste wax, silicone carbide paper, finish removers, applicator pad, pure bristle brush, wood bleach, thinned shellac, using mineral spirits Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Difficulty Level, Dispose of Used Rags Properly, Improvising Tools, Removing Pegs, Tilting Table Top, Electric Appliances New!
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In this chapter you'll learn how to determine whether a piece of furniture is worth restoring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rubbing schedule, slat ledger, caster hole, mineral oil cut, veneer shims, regluing joints, veneer roller, rocker runner, stain controller, broken tenon, groove lengthwise, stearated sandpaper, paste wood filler, pigmented oil stain, polyvinyl glue, nylon abrasive pads, loose veneer, furniture paste wax, silicone carbide paper, finish removers, applicator pad, pure bristle brush, wood bleach, thinned shellac, using mineral spirits Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Difficulty Level, Dispose of Used Rags Properly, Improvising Tools, Removing Pegs, Tilting Table Top, Electric Appliances New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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