Furniture Repair & Refinishing
- Book Review,
by Brian Hingley
Review
"Brian Hingley's Furniture Repair & Refinishing is an authoritative do-it-yourself guide to the craft of furniture restoration.... Intended for those who have little or no experience in furniture restoration, Furniture Repair & Refinishing is written by a seasoned furniture repair expert in a friendly, informal style that readers will find clear, informative, and accessible."
Source: James A. Cox & Diane C. Donovan, The Midwest Book Review
July 1998
Book Description
Packed with detailed information, Furniture Repair & Refinishing takes a hands-on approach to furniture repair and restoration. Written by an authority in the field, the book teaches-through step-by-step instructions and full-color photo how sequences-everything the beginning furniture restorer needs to know to achieve professional results, whether planning a simple repair or a full restoration. All tasks are rated for difficulty and feature tools and materials lists.
Back Cover Copy
Furniture restoration is a practical pastime that can also be rewarding and enjoyable. Do you want to restore a treasured family heirloom, or renovate bargain furniture at minimal cost? Either way, you'll find Furniture Repair & Refinishing invaluable. In this authoritative do-it-yourself guide, a seasoned furniture repair expert explains through clear instructional text and full-color photo sequences how to achieve professional results, whether you're planning a simple repair or a full restoration.
The author offers shop-tested advice on
- Selecting and using tools, materials, and supplies
- Making structural repairs, including fixing loose and broken joints in chairs, chests, tables, and beds
- Repairing table tops, drawers, veneer, and warped wood
- Preserving and renewing original finishes on old collectible furniture
- Removing old finishes from damaged furniture
- Preparing wood for a new finish
- Finishing wood, cleaning hardwood, and completing projects
With more than 500 step-by-step photographs and detailed drawings, all in full color, this informative book is a must for every furniture lover's library.
About the Author
Brian D. Hingley has been a professional furniture refinisher for more than 20 years. He is the owner of Hingley Furniture Restoration, Inc., in Richmond, Virginia. Among his clients are interior design firms, business and corporate customers, moving companies, and historical sites such as Sherwood Forest, home of U.S. President John Tyler.
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