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Furniture Repair & Refinish 1
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The
Complete Guide to Chair Caning: Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint, Wicker &
Rattan Furniture
by Jim Widess
Hardcover: 128 pages ISBN: 1579906133
Publisher: Lark Books (January 28, 2006) |
| Jim Widess, co-author of the best
selling Caner's Handbook, owner of The Caning Shop, and one of the field's top
authorities, presents crafters with five amazingly detailed chairmaking projects they'll
treasure for years to come. Best of all, with the help of a thorough basics chapter,
reader-friendly instructions, and a plethora of illuminating color photographs, even
beginners can complete every beautiful item. Find
out how to use machine-made caning to restore an old chair, or create an entirely new one
by hand. Fashion a durable and comfortable rush seat, using fiber that's twisted into long
strands, or create a traditional splint-caned porch rocker. There's invaluable information
on the different types of available cane, various woven patterns, and interesting rattan
wraps. |
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Furniture
Care: Repairing and Restoring Chests and Cabinets
by William J. Cook
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Southwater (April 25, 2006)
ISBN: 1844760944 |
| This book focuses on the common
problems that affect chests, and cabinets, and how to solve them by repairing tops,
drawers, doors, and replacing feet and knobs. |
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Care
and Repair of Furniture
by Albert Jackson, David Day
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Collins (October 1, 2006)
ISBN: 0061137308 |
| Readers learn to diagnose damage,
recognize reproductions, match finishes, tighten joints, upholster with ease, and apply
perfect finishes to their favorite furniture pieces. Includes special sections on buying
old furniture and replacing and restoring old finishes. An essential resource for the
collector and the woodworker. |
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How
to Recognize and Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
by Bob Brooke
Paperback: 288 pages ISBN: 0762740221
Publisher: Globe Pequot; 5th edition (November 1, 2006) |
For weekend antiquers looking for
bargains amid the dust and clutter of yard sales, auctions, flea markets, and secondhand
shops, this invaluable guide shows you how to ferret out the best pieces and transform
them into objects of beauty for your personal collection or for profitable resale.
With a modest initial investment, a few hours a week, and simple tools, you can turn old
into gold. In this thoroughly updated fifth edition, Bob Brooke offers practical guidance
on a wide variety of projects. Two chapters outline tried-and-true options for turning
your hobby into a profitable business, everything from selecting and pricing merchandise
to leasing and consigning your goods. This book is a must for all who want to enjoy
antiques for pleasure and profit. |
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