Author: Brian Hingley
240 pp., 8.5" x 10.87"
CONTENTS
Introduction
PART I: HOW TO BEGIN
Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Furniture Examination
- Wood Identification
Chapter 2 Tools and Equipment
- The Work Space
- Safety
- Tools and Equipment
Chapter 3 Repair Materials
- Mechanical Fasteners
- Adhesives
- Solid Wood and Veneers
Chapter 4 Refinishing Supplies and Materials
- Materials for Removing Finishes
- Sandpaper
- Wood-Preparation Materials
- Finishes
- Finishing Touches
PART II: FURNITURE REPAIRS
Chapter 5 Structural Repairs I: Loose Joints
- Types of Joints
- Loose Joints
- Loose Joints in Chairs
- Loose Joints in Tables
- Pedestal-Style Tables
- Frame-Style Tables
- Loose Joints in Casegoods
- Loose Joints in Drawers
- Loose Joints on Beds
- Loose Mirror and Picture-Frame Joints
Chapter 6 Structural Repairs II: Broken Joints
- Broken Chair Joints
- Mortise-and-Tenon & Dowel Joints
- Bed Joints
Chapter 7 Other Repairs
- Drawers
- Splits and Fractures
- Veneer Repair
- Rocking-Chair Runners
- Warped Wood Panels
- Casters and Glides
PART III: PRESERVING AN ORIGINAL FINISH
Chapter 8 Cleaning and Reviving Old Finishes
- Is the Finish Original?
- Cleaning an Original Finish
- Waxing and Polishing
- Reviving the Old Finish
Chapter 9 Repairing Minor Surface Damage
- Water Rings, Stains, and Candle Wax
- Nicks, Dents, and Scratches
- Cigarette Burns and Gouges
- Crushed Corners and Chewed Wood
PART IV: REMOVING AN OLD FINISH & PREPARING WOOD
Chapter 10 Stripping and Bleaching Wood
- When to Strip the Finish
- Stripping Methods
- How to Remove a Finish
Chapter 11 Fixing Minor Wood Damage
- Contaminants in Wood
- Dents and Gouges
- Sanding the Wood
Chapter 12 Filling Wood Grain & Staining
- Open-Grain Woods
- Staining Wood
PART V: FINISHING FURNITURE
Chapter 13 Applying a Finish
- Finish Basics
- Wipe-on and Pad-on Finishes
- Brushed and Sprayed
- Clear Finishes
- Paint Finishes
Chapter 14 Finishing Touches
- Final Sheen
- Rubbing to Various Sheens
- Furniture Hardware
- And in Conclusion
Glossary
Index
