Furniture Restoration: A Professional at Work
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861082207 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After sharing workshops in Bow and Battersea he struck out on his own and now has his own workshop in Bolney, West Sussex, where he restores and copies mainly traditional furniture. He has also restored for Sotheby's, Christie's and the National Trust. . John Lloyd trained with Bruce Lockhurst and gained a
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. More a survey than a step-by-step guide, this work assumes that the reader has some woodworking knowledge and should be of value to anyone with an in-depth interest in furniture restoration. In a collection of articles originally published in Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, British furniture restorer Lloyd shows how to fix a variety of furnishings properly. . From Library Journal When it comes to antique furniture, few things are worse than a poorly executed restoration. Using an engaging writing style and plenty of color photos, Lloyd shows how he fixed a number of higher-end furnishings; splintered chairs, missing pieces and parts, hideous repairs in need of correction, a table attacked by a cat, and plain wear and tear are all covered. Much like a medical doctor, a furniture restorer should swear to do no harm. Appropriate for comprehensive collections
A Great Book! Paul T. Wonderfully written, exceptionally useful, hilariously funny in sections to keep you reading well into the night.No matter what your interest in woodworking, you should own a copy of this book. You're sure to learn a great deal and most of it will be useful across the board.Hat
“Using an engaging writing style and plenty of color photos, Lloyd shows how he fixed a number of higher-end furnishings; a table attacked by a cat, and plain wear and tear are all covered. “In a compilation of his finest articles and most acclaimed techniques, John Lloyd leads you through the process from start to finish.”—Chip Chats.. Should be of value to anyone with an in-depth interest in furniture restoration.” —Library Journal