Short description
Profusely illuswtrated woodworking guide, brimming with expert tips and advice, covers proper care and use of tools, replacing lost hardware, strengthening fractured joints, and much more. Also includes step-by-step instructions for restoring an early rocker, repairing a table leg, replacing the swi
Long description
This profusely illustrated woodworking guide by a skilled craftsman will be invaluable to anyone interested in restoring antique furniture. The clearly written text, brimming with expert tips and advice, covers proper care and use of tools, repairing construction joints, replacing lost hardware, strengthening fractured parts, covering damaged areas, and much more. Readers will find clear, step-by-step instructions for restoring an early rocker and chest of drawers, repairing a table leg, constructing a drawer using a dovetail joint, replacing the swing rail on a gateleg table, and many other projects. A final section illustrates restored pieces of furniture, among them an American Empire secretary, c. 1825; a cherry chest of drawers, c. 1800-1820; and a Shaker tilt-top table, c. 1810. Woodworkers will find this excellent guide contains not only the clear practical directions they need, but also indispensable advice on avoiding mistakes commonly made in the restoration process.