Care & Repair of Furniture by Albert Jackson and David Day

Now anyone can return old or damaged furniture to excellent condition with the help of this practical, pictorial guide.The authors, well-known BBC-TV furniture making and restoration experts Albert Jackson and David Day, explain every step in detail. They show the best ways to tighten loose joinery, reupholster with ease and repair a finish. Readers will see how to diagnose damage, recognize reproductions and match finishes. These techniques can be used to preserve family heirlooms and make invisible repairs to antiques. The authors introduce restoration skills such as chair caning, gilding painted surfaces and casting missing hardware. Exploded internal views and brilliant four-color illustrations make the techniques easy to follow. This is the ideal reference for restorers, woodworkers and antiques collectors and an essential guide for hands-on homeowners. Both authors reside in the United Kingdom.
This is a Well Done Volume!
An Excellent Reference for the library of anyone interested in furniture.

CARE & REPAIR of FURNITURE
Hardcover, color, 160 pages, 67 photos, 569 drawings, isbn: 1-56158-096-I ..... 27.95

COMPLETE WOODFINISHING by Ian Hosker
Recommended ! --- and Well Done!
Traditional finishing methods and techniques for the woodworker & furniture-maker.
Softcover 168 pages ...........................................................................14.95

UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING
How to Select and Apply the Right Finish by Bob Flexner
This book takes the mystery out of wood finishing and explains how wood finishes work.
Numerous charts summarise the text and make it easy to look up how a finish will perform
and how to solve common finishing problems. Bob Flexner of Norman, Oklahoma has been finishing for 20 years.Frustrated by a lack of practical, accessible information about finishing he began writing.
Two finishing related videos by the author are available.
6 1/2 x 91/8,320 pages,50 color photos,140 B&W illustrations, 40 drawings in two-color
UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING:
Softcover - ISBN:0-87596-734-5 ........................................................16.95

REPAIRING FURNITURE ...with Bob Flexner Video (VHS) ......... 19.95
REFINISHING FURNITURE ... with Bob Flexner Video (VHS) .... 19.95

WOODFINISHING BOOK by Michael Dresdner ............................. 24.95
WOODFINISHING VIDEO, (Companion Video) Michael Dresdner (VHS) .... 19.95
Set of both; Dresdner WOODFINISHING Book & Video ... save $4.00 ....... 40.90

HAND APPLIED FINISHES (The Book) by Jeff Jewitt
Superb finishes have been produced for years using simple tools like brushes and pads.
This book takes you through the steps necessary to apply finishing materials by hand, detailing each process,materials,and correct technique.You'll learn how to set up a safe and suitable working environment, how to prepare the surface of the wood for finishing, and how to choose the right stain to color the wood. At the core of the book are step-by-step techniques for six classic hand-applied finishes: shellac (including French polishing), oil, varnish, lacquer, water-based finish, and milk paint. Each technique is clearly and concisely explained, with many sharp photos and detailed drawings to accompany the text. Whatever your skill level, this book will serve as a reference manual for protecting and beautifying furniture with finishes applied by hand.
Taunton press, ISBN 1-56158-154-2 .............................................19.95

THE COMPLETE MANUAL OF WOOD FINISHING by Frederick Oughton
Very Good! "A textbook to the classic art of fine wood finishing
for the serious cabinet / furniture-maker." ................................... 16.95

WOOD FINISHING with Frank Klauz (VHS) 110 minutes
Good coverage on hand applied finishes;
Oil Finish, Varnish, & French Polishing. .................................... 19.95

F.W.W. on FINISHING & REFINISHING
Collected articles from Fine Woodworking Mag.,
Good Information. B&W, Softcover ......................................... 9.95

Best of FWW: FINISHES & FINISHING TECHNIQUES
Compilation of informative info from Fine Woodworking Mag. Color, Softcover .... 14.95

F.W.W. on WOOD & HOW TO DRY IT
Compiled techniques from Fine Woodworking Mag. articles. B&W, Softcover ...... 9.95

COLOURING WOOD -- Techniques For Woodturners by Jan Sanders
This book continues fron the video with more and interesting coloring of wood.The finishes applied to turnings here have applications on furniture and other wood surfaces.
198 pages, well illustrated,,Softcover ...........................................................19.95

TURNING WOOD with Richard Raffan
A good reference for the experienced turner & an excellent
instructional for the beginning woodturner. 117 min. (VHS) ........................ 19.95

TURNING WOOD (The Book) by Richard Raffan
176 pg., 266 photos, 166 drawings, Color, Softcover ................................21.95
Set of Both; TURNING WOOD Book & Video ... save $4.00 .............. 38.90

TURNING PROJECTS with Richard Raffan
A continuation of the above video, also stands well on its own.
Clearly done with? complete step by step procedures through each project.
90 min. (VHS) ..................................................................................... 19.95

TURNING PROJECTS (The Book) by Richard Raffan
23 projects, 176 pg., 400 photos, 36 drawings, Color, Softcover ........ 21.95
Set of Both; TURNING PROJECTS Book & Video save $4.00 ....... 38.90

TURNED-BOWL DESIGN by Richard Raffan
Softcover, Color, 176 pg., 248 photos ................................................. 21.95

SAM MALOOF: WOODWORKING PROFILE (VHS)
A visit with Sam, about and with his work, at his home & shop. ............ 19.95