Product Description

First published in 1954 as "The Repair and Restoration of Antique Furniture", this work has been revised, expanded and reillustrated by V.J. Taylor, and is aimed at woodworkers, owners of traditionally crafted furniture, and antiques enthusiasts. It explains to the layman the professionals' techniques for repairing damaged furniture and restoring it authentically to prime condition. It describes systematically the six basic steps - dismantling, cleaning joints, restoring components, gluing up, levelling and sandpapering, and colouring and polishing. Included are not only the solutions to typical problems, but also some of the methods which the author devised to overcome more unusual difficulties. A classic work presented in a concise and readable style, this book is aimed at those interested in good working methods, background knowledge, and discovering how much work is done which never shows on the surface.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1057145 in Books
• Published on: 1998-03-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

Save on restoration charges, its simple, do-it- yourself!
For anyone interested in repairing furniture this book shows you how to achieve excellent results. It is clear and precise and takes away the mystery, showing how, with a little guidence, money can be saved on expensive restoration bills and a sense of satisfaction can be gained from doing the repair yourself.

A helpful source of cabinet making information
John Rodd's book, revised and re-illustrated by V.J. Taylor takes one into the techniques of the cabinet maker: there is plenty of very helpful comment on carpentry and lathe tasks. The ever present risk, even for the expert, of ruining an antique piece is implied by the discussions on finishes. I turned immediately to the Bibliography of suppliers of fittings, oils and veneers, which provides a flying start to finding that "finial" or whatever. Overall, a brief but fascinating treatment of a huge subject. Where it falls down is in the index and lack of a comprehensive section dedicated to technical terms, which would help the amateur's verbal or written communication with the expert. We learn what a 'rule hinge' is but not what a 'gun stock' mortice is.