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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.10443
EAN: 9780385266703
Edition: Rev Exp
ISBN: 0385266707
Label: Broadway
Manufacturer: Broadway
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: December 18, 1989
Publisher: Broadway
Release Date: December 01, 1989
Studio: Broadway

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The best-selling guide to keeping furniture in the finest and most beautiful condition, with complete information on proper repair and refinishing techniques from the legendary expert on antiques and their restoration.

B & W photographs throughout

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Practical & Useful
So what if it's old? This is my go-to book for anything other than a major re-build. It has nothing fancy; no color pictures; just down home common sense methods to dealing with repairs. You can still find most of the materials he refers to and it's easy to find modern day equivalents for those you can't.

Some of the most frequently used books in my shop library were written 20-100 years ago. The methods are usually simpler and work better; plus there's little fluff.

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- Furniture Doctor by George Grotz
I first came across this book many years ago when it was first published. I have used it many times. It's full of good information. If you are looking for steps 1,2,3 and specific directions, there are others out there but this is book is packed with many facts and debunks a lot of myths regarding refinishing and care of furniture. I've loaned this book out a multitude of times upon request. I didn't get it back the last time so now I've had to re-purchase a copy for my own use.

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- Don't buy at ebay, do it yourself
Has decorated front and back endpapers. Table of Contents includes: The Gentle Art of Acquisition * 33 Ways to Restore Old Finishes * How to Love Your Furniture * Easy-To-Make Repairs * Removin' Made Less Confusin' * Bleaching - The Blonds I Have Known * How To Stain - If You Insist * Finishes: Clear and Cloudy * Finishes: Opaque and Fancy * Finishes: Deceptive * The Decorator's Guide * Aging Techniques and Fake Antiques * Furniture Periods - Exposed At Last! * All About The Woods * Supplies: Our ... Read More

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- A Brilliant Resource

I love this book! Years ago there was a paint store in my town located minutes from a large retirement community. I noticed that retired painters would congregate in the shop and pass the time talking about paint and techniques with the owner. I learned more from those gents that I could have ever picked up from those glossy books that promise all you'll ever need to know and more. This book reminds me of those afternoons. Filled with sensible information that you will not find elsewhere. ... Read More

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- yahoo!
Im so glad to have a copy of this book again-I used to borrow it from the library-havent seen it in years, and have missed it BADLY!
It is just a fun read, besides having alot of great information presented in a really delightful manner.
Mr Grotz has a very low-to-the-ground type of style that is refreshing-he demistifies the entire subject of antique furniture and its care.
If you are dealing with MAJOR museum quality antiques-this aint the book for you, but if, like most of us, ... Read More

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