Download or read book How to Restore Antique Furniture written by Colin Holcombe and published by Crowood Press. This book was released on 1997-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a history of furniture construction covering various periods, this is a guide to the practical care and repair of a range of furniture types. It discusses the qualities and applications of most wood types the restorer will encounter. Topics covered include: processes for dismantling furniture; removal of old nails, screws and releasing old glues; repairs to dowel, knuckel, mortice and tenon joints; repairing damage turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry and advice on restoring glass, keys and locks.