Table of Contents
Introduction Table Restoration 6
History of Table 8
Table Construction 11
Tools, Equipment and Materials 12
Creating a Workup 14
Saws and Measuring Devices 16
Hammers and Screwdrivers 17
Smoothing Tool and Clamps 18
Chisels and Curving Tools 20
Turning Tools 22
Machinery 24
Collecting and Storing Wood 26
Collecting and Storing Veneers 28
Veneers and Wood 30
Polishes and Glues 36
Gilt and Stains 38
Mounts, Canon and Metalware 40
Locks and Key 42
Restoration Techniques 44
Dismantling and Reassembling Tables 46
Polishing and Colouring 50
French polishing 50
Waxing 53
Staining 54
Graining 55
Repairing Caning 56
Carving a damaged bracket 56
Carving small pieces 59
Repairing Tops 60
Restoring a damaged table edge 60
Repairing a rule joint 62
Drilling out damaged screws 62
Impairing fretwork 64
Filling screw holes 67
Correcting a warped card table 68
Repairing a split pedestal table 72
Project: Drop-leaf Table 74
Repairing the top 75
Repairing the carcass 76
Repairing the legs 78
Reassembling and polishing 83
Project: Sofa Table 84
Repairing the lop 85
Repairing the frame 87
Repairing The base 90
Glossary 92
Further Information 93
Index 94
Author's Acknoledgements 96
