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Professional Furniture Refinishing For The Amateur

This book fills a real need for those who work with furniture and serves as a model for how-to books in its clarity, simplicity, specific instruction, and readability. The book has four parts: (1) basics of refinishing, different types of wood and finishes; (2) simple step-by-step instructions from stripping wood to the final finishes, and restoration; (3) where to get good pieces at reasonable prices, signs of authenticity, signs of fakery, and auctions; (4) establishing a shop for a well-paying hobby or a part-time or full-time job. Free PDF with kindle purchase. Email prof.bowman@gmail.com with FURNITURE REFINISHING in the subject line and a copy of your payment invoice.

File Size: 464 KB

Print Length: 153 pages

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

Publisher: Leslie Bowman, Editor (March 3, 2014)

Publication Date: March 3, 2014

Language: English

ASIN: B00ISDZOQG

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

X-Ray: Not Enabled

Word Wise: Not Enabled

Lending: Not Enabled

Enhanced Typesetting: Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #433,989 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Care & Restoration #14 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Furniture #49 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Antiques Care & Reference > Care & Restoration

Although this book is fairly old, it is not outdated. If you want to learn refinishing or are somewhat accomplished , this book has something for you. Well written, Jessie is entertaining to read as well as extremely knowledgeable. I will refer to it again and again as my business grows!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is a must have and a must read for all who want to refinish or restore furniture! It has clear and precise directions as well as guidelines anyone can use. If you have ever thought about refinishing or restoring furniture this is a must have book!

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