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Restoring Antique Furniture; A Complete Guide,9780486409542
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Restoring Antique Furniture; A Complete Guide


Author(s): Richard A. Lyons
ISBN10:  0486409546
ISBN13:  9780486409542
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  5/16/2000
Publisher(s): Dover Publications

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SummaryTable of Contents
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.


Profusely illustrated woodworking guide, brimming with expert tips and advice, covers proper care and use of tools, replacing lost hardware, strengthening fractured joints, and more. Also includes step-by-step instructions for restoring an early rocker, repairing a table leg, replacing the swing rail on a gate leg table, and other projects.
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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