The Practical Illustrated Guide to Furniture Repair & RestorationThe Practical Illustrated Guide to Furniture Repair & Restoration

"How to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture. Expert information on specialist skills, such as turning, carving, upholstery, graining, gliding, marquetry and parquetry, plus a comprehensive directory of tools, materials and equipment. Features seven in-depth projects that put the individual techniques into context, including repairing an 18th-century carved chair and restoring a badly fire-damaged Regency table"--Back cover.