Synopses & Reviews
Whether youre restoring a cherished family heirloom or renovating a yard sale bargain, youll achieve professional results with this comprehensive do-it-yourself handbook. Step-by-step instructions, and hundreds of clear illustrations are provided for everything from simple repairs to full restoration. Learn how to fix dents, bruises and bends, fill cracks and holes, mend veneers, and make replacement parts. An excellent section on finishing teaches how to identify the original finish, change the color, duplicate antique finishes, and more.
Synopsis
Learn how to fix old furniture like a pro with this comprehensive handbook. Whether you need to repair a wobbly table or refinish a chair, this book provides the practical information you need to identify the problem, disassemble the furniture, make the repair, reassemble, and refinish. An excellent section on finishing teaches how to identify the original finish, change the color, varnish, antique, and more.
About the Author
John Kelsey is a journalist, editor and writer specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor-in-chief at Fine Woodworking magazine, and former Editorial Director at Fox Chapel Publishing. He is the author of Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn and KidsCrafts: Woodworking.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Repairs
Restoring Basics:
Disassembling Furniture
Restoration Techniques
Minor Repairs
Remedies for Bruised and Bent Wood
Repairing Dents
Filling Edges, Corners and Contoured Surfaces
Mending Veneer
Grafting in a Patch
Replacement Parts
Table Repairs:
Cures for Ailing Tables
Sealing a Crack in a Table Top
Repairing Chairs:
Strengthening Chair Joints
Pegs and Splints for a Break
Reweaving Chair Seats
Reupholstering Chair Seats
Casework Repairs:
Mending Worn Cabinets
Repairing Bed Frames
Refinishing Surface and Finish Repairs:
Stripping Finishes
Removing a Finish with Chemicals
Mechanical Removal
Refinishing:
Sanding by Hand
Scraping
Raising the Grain
Filling the Grain
Changing the Color of the Wood
Applying a Stain
Bleaching Wood
Applying a Protective Finish:
Rubbing Out a Finish
Antique Finishes
Antiquing
Part 2: Reupholstering
Reupholstering Furniture:
Tightening a Sagging Chair Seat
Taking Off the Upholstery
Rebuilding the Seat and Back
Covering the Structure with Burlap
Making the New Cover
Attaching the Fabric
Restoring a Loose Cushion
Glossary
Index