Restoring Wood

By Miro, E.P, Armengol, A.J. & Miret i Farre, J. M.

Summary

Whether you are a beginner or an expert cabinetmaker, you're sure to find something new and helpful in this instructive, extensively illustrated volume. The wealth of information includes a short history of furniture, pointing out different styles from different eras; instruction on how to spot and assess various kinds of wood damage; recommendations for matching stains, varnishes, waxes and other finishing materials to wood; a chapter that demonstrates uses of woodworking tools; instruction on restoration techniques and illustrated, step-by-step procedures that take you through the stages of repairing and refinishing several typical items of wooden furniture.Developed and written by experts in wood restoration, this handsome and informative book deserves a place on the bookshelf of every serious hobbyist and craftsman.

About the Author

Eva Pascual i Miró specialized in Design and Restoration at the University of Catalonia. She now directs the department of restoration and preventive conservation, serving cultural institutions in Barcelona.
Anna Jover y Armengol specialized in underwater archeological restoration, particularly in net wood, at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. She has been a frequent collaborator with the Centre for Underwater Archeology of Catalonia. She presently works in her own furniture restoration shop.
Josep Maria Miret i Farré is a fine furniture restorer specializing in period styles. He shares his vast knowledge of furniture restoration in private classes for fine arts professionals

Publisher	Batsford
Publication Date	20 September 2001
ISBN	0713487240
Size (h x w)	300x230mm
Binding	Hardback
Pages	160