Restoring Antique Furniture A Complete Guide

Profusely illuswtrated woodworking guide, brimming with expert tips and advice, covers proper care and use of tools, replacing lost hardware, strengthening fractured joints, and much more. Also includes step-by-step instructions for restoring an early rocker, repairing a table leg, replacing the swing rail on a gateleg table, and other projects. Illustrations of American Empire secretary, c. 1825; cherry chest of drawers, c. 1800-1820, a Shaker tilt-top table, c. 1810; and other pieces of restored furniture.

Introduction

1

(2)

Rules and Tools for Restoration of Antique Furniture

3

(10)

Rules of Restoration

3

(1)

Tools to Use in the Restoration Process

4

(2)

Caring for Tools

6

(4)

Finishing

10

(3)

Keys to the Treasures

13

(33)

Construction Joints

13

(7)

Turns

20

(2)

Carvings

22

(1)

Materials

22

(1)

Stretchers and Rails

23

(1)

Tool Marks

24

(5)

Fasteners

29

(2)

Hardware

31

(1)

Bedsteads

32

(2)

Typical Features of Old Work

34

(12)

Repair Concepts

46

(10)

Restoring Lost Width

46

(4)

Restoring Lost Length

50

(3)

Strengthening Fractured Parts

53

(2)

Covering Damaged Areas

55

(1)

Fixing the Broken

56

(32)

Restoring an Early Rocker

56

(3)

Preserving a Single-Board Top

59

(3)

Repairing a Table Leg

62

(4)

Restoring a Chest of Drawers

66

(14)

Some Other Repairs

80

(8)

Replacing What Has Been Lost

88

(33)

Replacing a Lost Turning

88

(4)

Making an Ogee Bracket Foot

92

(8)

Constructing a Drawer Using a Dovetail Joint

100

(10)

Constructing a Lipped-Front Drawer

110

(3)

Locating and Cutting a Mortise Joint

113

(2)

Replacing the Swing Rail on a Gateleg Table

115

(2)

Forming a Molding

117

(4)

Examples of Restored Work

121

(16)

American Empire Secretary, Circa 1825

121

(1)

Chippendale-Style Secretary, Circa 1790-1810

122

(1)

Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800-1820

123

(1)

Chest of Drawers, Circa 1830-1850

123

(1)

Ten-Leg Banquet Table, Circa 1830

124

(1)

Early Slat-Back Chair, Age Unknown

125

(1)

Dovetailed Dough Box, Circa 1850

125

(1)

Walnut Step Cupboard, Circa 1840

126

(1)

Shaker Tilt-Top Table, Circa 1810

127

(1)

Six-Board Pennsylvania Dutch Blanket Chest, Circa 1820

128

(1)

Bow Front Chest, Circa 1800-1830

129

(1)

Walnut Tip-Top Tea Table, Circa 1790

130

(1)

Chest of Drawers, Circa 1750-1780

131

(1)

Post-and-Panel Blanket Chest, Circa 1850

132

(1)

Poplar Step-Back Cupboard, Circa 1840-1860

133

(1)

Walnut Corner Cabinet, Circa 1840

133

(1)

Country Cupboard, Circa 1850

134

(1)

Dish Cupboard, Circa 1890

134

(1)

Primitive Chest, Circa 1840

135

(1)

Early Six-Man Pumper

136

(1)

Index

137

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Restoring Antique Furniture A Complete Guide

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