How to Restore Antique Furniture - Hardcover

Holcombe, Colin

9781861260086: How to Restore Antique Furniture

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1861260083 ISBN 13: 9781861260086

Publisher: Crowood Pr, 1949

Beginning with a history of furniture construction covering various periods, this is a guide to the practical care and repair of a range of furniture types. It discusses the qualities and applications of most wood types the restorer will encounter. Topics covered include: processes for dismantling furniture; removal of old nails, screws and releasing old glues; repairs to dowel, knuckel, mortice and tenon joints; repairing damage turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry and advice on restoring glass, keys and locks.

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From the Publisher:

How to Restore Antique Furniture is a hands–on guide to the care and repair of a range of furniture types. Beginning with a history of furniture construction, which introduces the techniques to be found in pieces from various periods, the book discusses the qualities and applications of most common wood types, offering advice on tools and accessories. Among the topics covered are: dismantling furniture; removing old nails, screws, and glue; repairing dowel, knuckle, mortise, and tenon joints; mending damaged turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry; and restoring glass, keys, and locks. Colin Holcombe is a professional furniture restorer and the author of An Introduction to Woodwork and Marquetry Techniques.

About the Author:

Colin Holcombe is a professional furniture restorer and has been in business for over twenty years. His previous books for Crowood include An Introduction to Woodwork.

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