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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 684.1044 EAN: 9781580110068 ISBN: 1580110061 Label: Creative Homeowner Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: April 28, 1998 Publisher: Creative Homeowner Studio: Creative Homeowner Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - 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. I guess if you have a question in mind, you could find the answer when it comes to repairing something or refinishing something. This book is not what I expected. Rating:  - Fantastic Tool for Furniture RepairingAnother fantastic book on how to repair wood furniture. I was able to correctly, and easily repair several old furniture items. Highly recommend this book for those who are involved in furniture repair, as I am. Rating:  - 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!), 4 matching chairs and a hutch. Dating back to the late 1950's or early 60's, every piece needed some refinishing. And 2 of the 4 chairs were rather wobbly. This book addressed all of the issues I was concerned with, including clean-up, stripping the old finish, applying the new finish and repairs. When you balance the value, monetary ... Read More Rating: - Another Great HelperAlong 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. Rating: - Excellent bookIf 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! |
