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"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
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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

"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

"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

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Product Details

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Creative Homeowner; First Edition edition (April 28, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1580110061
ISBN-13: 978-1580110068
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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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

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the DIY furniture repair, July 19, 2002

By	Keith Mealy (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great introduction book to furniture repair.

The book is organized in these main sections:
1. Tools and materials 63 pp.
2. Structural repairs 98 pp.
3. Preserving an original finish 20 pp.
4. Stripping, finishing, and hardware restoration 43 pp.

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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE BOOK, February 3, 2002

By	Ted A. Parks (Fredericksburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, October 29, 2005

By	Andersen Torben (Denmark) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Experts Also Write
As I faced the prospect of attempting to repair and rejuvenate several inherited family antiques, and having no knowledge of how to go about it, I bought this book along with... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Charles Via

5.0 out of 5 stars A COMPLETE guide!
This is an excellent book for people who are looking into restoring, reparing and/or buying project furniture. I would definately recomend it.

Published 7 months ago by A. Herrera

3.0 out of 5 stars Furniture Repair & Refinishing (ultimate guide?)
I thought this would be a step by step instruction book on how to fix and/or refinish furniture, but I'm having difficulties following it. Read more

Published 9 months ago by creamypeach

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Tool for Furniture Repairing
Another fantastic book on how to repair wood furniture. I was able to correctly, and easily repair several old furniture items. Read more

Published 16 months ago by M. Pardinas

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for first-timers.
After my grandmother went into a nursing home 3 years ago, I aquired the old kitchen furniture she had. Consisting of a square table (complete with a green Formica top! Read more

Published 18 months ago by D. Steinmetz

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Helper
Along with the other book I purchased I should now be able to restore some old pieces that I find or already have. I will be quite busy doing these repair.

Published 21 months ago by Heather Alley

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for information about refinishing
A great "how-to" book to have in your collection of handy man guides.

Excellent pictures, clear directions, and many examples, make this book easy to follow.

Published on September 14, 1998

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