In addition to running an antique restoration workshop in Hampshire, England, for over fifteen years, author Chris Jarrey is also a qualified valuer, auctioneer, lecturer, and advisor on restoration disputes. Now, he is the reader's personal expert guide to the world of furniture repair and restoration. The comprehensive text covers 25 rigorously tested projects that deal with major wear and tear problems associated with various types of furniture. Detailed step-by-step photographs demonstrate precisely how to achieve the best results on returning cherished furniture to its pristine state or how to give new life to a garage-sale find.