Furniture Repair and Restoration

This comprehensive book is a treatment of the steps involved in bringing an older piece of treasured furniture back to usable, beautiful condition. Included are more than 100 projects and techniques, dealing with a wide variety of materials, finishes, and restoration processes.
Using the over 250 illustrations and detailed instructions, you will be able to:
Choose a Furniture Piece to Restore
Purchase Tools and Materials
Take Apart Wood Joints
Recognize and Repair Types of Furniture Joints
Repair Dents. Scratches, and Cigarette Bums
Fix Cracked Chair Seats, Broken Splats
Re-adhere Loose Veneer
Replace Broken or Missing Corners
Remove Stains, Water Rings, Fogging
Apply Wood Stains and Penetrating Resins
Refinish with Lacquer, Shellac, Varnish
Apply New Veneer
Finish Unfinished Furniture
Rebuild Drawers