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Bio: Mark & Kathleen Reynolds - Timeless Finishes - Leeds, AL 35094 205-699-3912
Shop Bio - Timeless Finishes - Leeds, AL 35094 205-699-3912

Bio: Thomas Asante - The Master's Touch Furniture Service - Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-376-2367‬
Shop Bio - The Master's Touch Furniture Service - Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-376-2367‬

Bio: Steve Nearman - The Master's Touch Furniture Service - Luther, OK 73054-0343 405-696-6286
Shop Bio - The Master's Touch Furniture Service - Luther, OK 73054-0343 405-696-6286

Bio: Kevin Murphy - A Lasting Touch Furniture Restoration - Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-324-5503
Shop Bio - A Lasting Touch Furniture Restoration - Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-324-5503

Bio: Brian Webster - Southern Restorations 770-591-3916 Woodstock, Georgia
Shop Bio - Southern Restorations 770-591-3916 Woodstock, Georgia 30189

Bio: Hillmann's Restoration - Atlanta, GA
Shop Bio - Hillmann's Restoration - Atlanta, GA 404-226-2668

Bio: William Gissendaner - Specialty Wood Finishes - Buford, GA 30518, 770-312-7992
Shop Bio - Specialty Wood Finishes - Buford, GA 30518, 770-312-7992

Bio: Anderson's Restorations - Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-679-3317
Shop Bio - Anderson's Restorations - Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-679-3317

Bio: Ann Dunstan - Ann's Chair Caning - Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-6808
Shop Bio - Ann's Chair Caning - Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-6808

Bio: Artisan Restorations - Milwaukee, WI 53213
Shop Bio - Artisan Restorations - Milwaukee, WI 53213, 414-559-8638

Bio: Dick Patch - Astonish Antique Restoration - Roanoke, VA 24018, 540-769-6070
Shop Bio - Astonish Antique Restoration - Roanoke, VA 24018, 540-769-6070

Bio: Chem-Clean Furniture Restoration - Doylestown, PA
Shop Bio - Chem-Clean Furniture Restoration - Doylestown, PA

Bio: David Hawksford - Colonial Restoration Studio - Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 301-948-6652
Shop Bio - Colonial Restoration Studio - Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 301-948-6652

Bio: Ken Netti - Custom Furniture Refinishing - Northville, MI 48167 248 912-1212
Shop Bio - Custom Furniture Refinishing - Northville, MI 48167 248 912-1212

Bio: Charles Lang - Details by Design - Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 908-534-4322
Shop Bio - Details by Design - Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 908-534-4322

Bio: Peter Tanzini - Dovetail Antiques - Columbus, NJ 08022 609-298-5245
Shop Bio - Dovetail Antiques - Columbus, NJ 08022 609-298-5245

Bio: Jon Szalay - First National Antiques And Restoration - Barnegat, NJ 08005 609-698-1413
Shop Bio - First National Antiques And Restoration - Barnegat, NJ 08005 609-698-1413

Bio: Shawn Heffernan - Heffernan Painting Services, LTD. - Evanston, IL. 60202 847-869-5129
Shop Bio - Heffernan Painting Services, LTD. - Evanston, IL 60202 847-869-5129

Bio: John Howell - Howell Design Services - Ronkonkoma NY, 11779
Shop Bio - Howell Design Services - Ronkonkoma NY, 11779 516-662-6400

Bio: Ed Arthur - inVision Finishing - Irvine, CA 92614, 949-733-0670
Shop Bio - inVision Finishing - Irvine, CA 92614, 949-733-0670

Bio: Ira Lichtman - Furniture Medic - Stanhope, NJ 07874 973-770-4424
Shop Bio - Furniture Medic - Stanhope, NJ 07874 973-770-4424

Bio: Jim Sutter - J C Wood Finishing - Addison, IL 60068, 630-628-6161
Shop Bio - J C Wood Finishing - Addison, IL 60068, 630-628-6161 Bio: Janet Noall Cane & Wicker Repair - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-929-0715
Shop Bio - Janet Noall Cane & Wicker Repair - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-929-0715

Bio: Judd Refinishing - Dedham, MA 02026, 617-901-9964
Shop Bio - Judd Refinishing - Dedham, MA 02026, 617-901-9964

Bio: Kelly E. Kohne - Kelly's Furniture Service, Inc. - 800-868-4873, Wolcottville, IN
Shop Bio: Kelly's Furniture Service, Inc. - 800-868-4873, Wolcottville, IN 46795

Bio: Kinghan of Kalifornia - Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-375-0701
Shop Bio - Kinghan of Kalifornia - Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-375-0701

Bio: Edward C. Cutler - LEJAC Enterprises - Easton, NH 03580 800-600-5500
Shop Bio - LEJAC Enterprises - Easton, NH 03580 800-600-5500

Bio: Joe Hornor - Little Jack Horner's Furniture Restoration - Aledo, TX 76008 817-441-1075
Shop Bio - Little Jack Horner's Furniture Restoration - Aledo, TX 76008 817-441-1075

Bio: Richard Branyan - Lower Lodge Conservation & Museum Services - Natchez, MS 39120 601-442-2617
Shop Bio - Lower Lodge Conservation & Museum Services - Natchez, MS 39120 601-442-2617

Bio: Kit Mosden - Mosdens Antique Restoration & Chair Caning - Fort Bragg, CA 707-962-9004
Shop Bio - Mosdens Antique Restoration & Chair Caning - Fort Bragg, CA 707-962-9004

Bio: Peter H. Miller - P. H. Miller Studio, Frame-makers, Inc. - Woodbury, CT 06798 203-263-3939
Shop Bio - P. H. Miller Studio, Frame-makers, Inc. - Woodbury, CT 06798 203-263-3939

Bio: Reed Weaver - Minneapolis, MN 55424 952-926-4638
Shop Bio - Reed Weaver - Minneapolis, MN 55424 952-926-4638

Bio: Shambles Furniture Restoration, Inc. - Cumberland, IN 46229 317-894-7075
Shop Bio - Shambles Furniture Restoration, Inc. - Cumberland, IN 46229 317-894-7075

Bio: Gary Danie - Shenandoah Restoration - Lawton, OK 73501 712-790-0081
Shop Bio - Shenandoah Restoration, Lawton, OK 73501, 712-790-0081

Bio: Ronald L. Snyder - Snyder's Chem Clean - Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-2303
Shop Bio - Snyder's Chem Clean - Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-2303

Bio: Soule' Furniture Restoration Inc. - Germantown, TN 38138
Shop Bio - Soule' Furniture Restoration Inc. - Germantown, TN 38138

Bio: Jeffrey Grossman - The Chair Man & The Tea Lady - Abington, MA 02351 781-871-1230
Shop Bio - The Chair Man & The Tea Lady - Abington, MA 02351 781-871-1230

Bio: Hal Resnikoff - The Village Woodsmith - Phoenix, AZ 602-867-2681
Shop Bio - The Village Woodsmith - Phoenix, AZ 602-867-2681

Bio: James T Osborne - The Woodchest - Pine City, NY 14871
Shop Bio - The Woodchest - Pine City, NY 14871, Phone: 607-732-2981

Bio: Travis Beard - Topgallant Furniture Restoration, Inc. - Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-308-1432
Shop Bio - Topgallant Furniture Restoration, Inc. - Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-308-1432

Bio: Touch Up Artistry of NY, Inc. - Port Washington, NY 11050
Shop Bio - Touch Up Artistry of NY, Inc. - Port Washington, NY 11050, 516-944-7459

Bio: David & Jeanne McFarlane - Valley Stripping & Furniture Restoration, LLC - Appleton, WI 54914 ...
Shop Bio - Valley Stripping & Furniture Restoration - Appleton WI, 54914, 920-954-9735

Bio: Darrell Stimson - Wood Wizard - Martinez , Ca 94553 925-370-1489
Shop Bio - Wood Wizard - Martinez , Ca 94553 925-370-1489

PRI Members Listed by Category

Professional Restorers International - Directory of restorers listed by catagory of services
Professional Restorers International - directory of restorers listed by catagory of services.

PRI Directory Of Refinishing & Finish Removal Shops
Members that will have full shop capabilities with specialized equipment to preform total refinishing projects.

PRI Directory Of Upholstery Shops
PRI Members that do reupholstery work, spring repair, frame repair and fabric cleaning.

PRI Directory Of Fire, Smoke And Water Restoration Shops
PRI Members that provide major restorations and repairs from light or heavily damaged furniture, antiques or fine art items caused by fire, smoke and

PRI Directory Of Insurance Claims Specialist
PRI Members that assists insured and insurance companies in restoring varied items damaged in fires, by smoke, water or vandalism and transit damages.

PRI Directory Of Brass Polishing & Repair Shops
PRI Members that can polish and add a protective coating on various metals. Some may also may preform repairs.

PRI Directory Of Silver Polishing & Restoration Shops
PRI Members that polish, repair and restore various precious metals doing silver, flatware and holloware and more.

PRI Directory Of Antique Restoration, Preservation & Conservation Shops
PRI Members that provide Restorations, Preservation and Conservation services.

PRI Directory Of Gold Leafing & Gilding Shops
PRI Members that do gilding using bronzing liquids, oil or gold leafing and water gilding.

PRI Directory Of Architectural & Kitchen Restoration Service Providers
PRI Members that providing repair, refinishing and restoration of built in architectural features such as walls, bookcases, doors, stair cases, and ki

PRI Directory Of Clock Repair & Restoration Shops
PRI Members that Repair, Clean or Restore the clock's works and their cases.

PRI Directory Of Caning, Russ, Reed, Danish Cord & Wicker Restoration Shops
PRI Members that replace or repair seating of cane, reed, rush, splint, danish cord and wicker repairs.

PRI Directory Of Mirror Re-silvering Shops
Professional Restorers International list of members that provide mirror re-silvering services.

PRI Directory Of Marble Repair & Refinishing Shops
PRI Members that Repair and Refinishing Marble items

PRI Directory Of Antique Weapon Repair & Restoration Shops
PRI Members that repair and restore various types of antique weapons.

PRI Directory Of Gluing & Repair Shops
PRI Member shops that do general repairs and re-gluing

PRI Directory Of On Site Touch-up & Transit/Moving Damage Repair Shops
PRI Members that provide spot repairs or touch-up to Scraps, mars, dents, gouges, and scratches of all kinds. Also gluing and replacing broken parts,

PRI Directory Of Piano Finishing, Repair & Restoration Shops
PRI Members that are piano technicians, working on the instrumentsfunctioning parts or finishers that repair and refinish the cabinet of theinstrument

PRI Directory Of Veneer Repair, Replacement And Restoration Shops
PRI Members that restorers provide veneer repair and replacement. Methods employed include hammer veneering, hide glue, hot press and vacuum pressing

PRI Directory Of Shops Installing Or Manufacturing Replacement Parts
PRI Members that manufacture and/or replace missing or broken parts, moldings and hardware.

PRI Directory Of Custom Finishing Shops
PRI Members that can produce custom finishes that include faux finishing, glazed, pickled, polychrome, distressed, antiqued, marbleized, tortoise sh

PRI Directory Of Antique Trunk Repair & Restoration Shops
PRI Members that repair, refinish, restore and replace missing parts on antique trunks.

PRI Directory Of Curved Glass Replacemen Shops
PRI Members that replace missing or broken curved glass in cabinets.

PRI Directory Of Hand Carving Shops
PRI Members that provide sculpture carving, wood carving, chip carving, often making replacements for missing or broken items.

PRI Directory Of Leather Repair And Restoration Shops
PRI Members that specialize in repair, refinishing, rejuvenation and restoration of various kinds of leather and leather objects.

PRI Directory Of Fine Art Restoration Shops
PRI Members that repair and restore antique items of fine art

PRI Directory Of Member Shops That Produce Custom Made Or Reproduction Furniture
PRI Members that manufacture custom, hand made or reproduction furniture.

PRI Directory Of Antique Radio Repair & Restorarion Shops
PRI Members that repair the electronics and wiring on old tube type radios. Others restore the wood or plastic cabinets

PRI Directory Of China And Porcelain Repair Shops
PRI Members that preform invisible repairs and restorations to china or porcelain art objects and every day use items.

Restorers by Country Location

Professional Restorers International - Find a conservator, restorer or restoration shops by location
Directory of Restoration Shops. Find a restorer providing repair, restoration, refinishing and refurbishing of almost any object made.

United States Restorers by Location

Professional Restorers International - Find a conservator, restorer or restoration shop located in the United States
Restoration Shops and Restorers located in the United States providing repair, restoration, refinishing and refurbishing of almost any object made.

The Professional Restorers International Alaska Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Alaska public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Alabama Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Alabama public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Arizona Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Arizona state public resource directory of Restoration Shops

The Professional Restorers International Arkansas Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Arkansas public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International California Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - California public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Colorado Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Colorado public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Connecticut Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Connecticut public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Delaware Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Delaware public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Florida Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Florida public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Georgia Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Georgia public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Hawaii Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Hawaii public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Idaho Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Idaho public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Illinois Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Illinois public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Indiana Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Indiana public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Iowa Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Iowa public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Kansas Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Kansas public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Kentucky Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Kentucky public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Louisianna Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Louisianna public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Maine Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Maine public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Maryland Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Maryland public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Massachusetts Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Massachusetts public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Michigan Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Michigan public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Minnesota Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Minnesota public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Mississippi Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Mississippi public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Missouri Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Missouri public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Montana Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Montana public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Nebraska Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Nebraska public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Nevada Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Nevada public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International New Hampshire Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - New Hampshire public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International New Jersey Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - New Jersey public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International New Mexico Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - New Mexico public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International New York Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - New York state public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International North Carolina Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - North Carolina public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International North Dakota Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - North Dakota public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Ohio Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Ohio public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Oklahoma Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Oklahoma public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Oregon Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Oregon public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Pennsylvania Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Pennsylvania public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Rhode Island Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Rhode Island public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International South Carolina Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - South Carolina public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International South Dakota Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - South Dakota public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Tennessee Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Tennessee public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Texas Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Texas public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Utah Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Utha public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Vermont Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Vermont public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Virginia Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Virginia public resource directory of Restoration Shops

The Professional Restorers International Washington Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Washington public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International West Virginia Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - West Virginia public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Wisconsin Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Wisconsin public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Wyoming Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Wyoming public resource directory of restoration shops

Canada Restorers by Location

Professional Restorers International - Find a conservator, restorer or restoration shop located in Canada
Restoration Shops and Restorers located in the Canada providing repair, restoration, refinishing and refurbishing of almost any object made.

The Professional Restorers International Alberta Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Alberta public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International British Columbia Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - British Columbia public resource directory of restoration shops.

The Professional Restorers International Manitoba Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Manitoba public resource directory of restoration shops.

The Professional Restorers International "New Brunswick Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - New Brunswick public resource directory of restoration shops.

The Professional Restorers International Newfoundland and Labrador Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Newfoundland and Labrador public resource directory of restoration shops.

The Professional Restorers International Nova Scotia Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Nova Scotia public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Ontario Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Ontario public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Prince Edward Island Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Prince Edward Island public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Quebec Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Quebec public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Saskatchewan Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Saskatchewan public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Northwest Territories Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Northwest Territories public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Nunavut Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Nunavut public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Yukon Directory of Restoration Shops
Professional Restorers International - Yukon public resource directory of restoration shops

Australia Restorers by Location

Professional Restorers International - Find a conservator, restorer or restoration shop located in Australia
Restoration Shops and Restorers located in the Australia providing repair, restoration, refinishing and refurbishing of almost any object made.

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In Australian Capital Territory
Professional Restorers International - Australia public resource directory of restoration shops in Australian Capital Territory

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In New South Wales Australia
Professional Restorers International - Australia public resource directory of restoration shops in New South Wales

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In Australia's Northern Territory
Professional Restorers International - Australia public resource directory of restoration shops in the Northern Territory

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In South Australia
Professional Restorers International - Australia public resource directory of restoration shops in South Australia

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In Western Australia
Professional Restorers International - Western Australia public resource directory of restoration shops

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In Queensland Australia
Professional Restorers International - Australia public resource directory of restoration shops in Queensland

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In Victoria Australia
Professional Restorers International - Australia public resource directory of restoration shops in Victoria

The Professional Restorers International Directory Of Restoration Shops In Tasmania Australia

Restorer's Notes and Articles

Restorers Notes & Articles - The preservation, restoration, conservation, refinishing and care of antiques
Collection or short articles designed to aid in making informed decisions about the restoration needs of heirlooms, collectibles, antiques, art...

Antique Wicker Restoration by Peter Tanzini
Antique Wicker Restoration by Peter Tanzini, a pictoral guide of the restoration of Victorian and Art Deco antique wicker.

Furniture Conservation And Private Collections
Article by Don Williams on the value of professional conservation for private collectors.

Will refinishing ruin the value of my antique?
Professional refinisher, Steve Austin, answers the question, Will refinishing ruin the value?

Finishes for Furniture by Steve Nearman
Selecting the correct finish for protecting wood furniture may seem confusing with so many products on the market today. However, examining their diff

Understanding Wood Stains by Jeff Jewitt
Article by Jeff Jewitt on the various types of wood stains and there use.

Furniture - Wax, Polish, Oil: Which Is Best?
Article by Steve Nearman comparing the use of furniture paste wax verses polishes and oils to protect furniture finishes.

Adhesives For Wood Restoration by Donald C. Williams
An in depth synopsis on the use of adhesives in the construction of wooden objects and the application of there use in repair and restoration.

Preparation and Use of Animal Hide Glue
A tutorial about preparation and use of animal hide glue by the Deller Conservation Group, Ltd.

Solvents and Solutions by Donald C Williams
Solvents and Solutions by Donald C Williams

Weaving Natural Rush Seats
Pictorial on collecting, processing and weaving natural rush chair seats by Tom and Julia Matthews.

Furniture - Replacement verses Reupholstery by Steve Nearman
Forty year restoration veteren Steve Nearman, answers the question should I Replace or Reupholster.

Understanding Stains by Russ Ramirez
Understanding Stains by Russ Ramirez

Early Wood Finishes From 1600 - 1950
Essay on early wood finishes from 1600 thru 1950. Finishes and formulas included are Wax, Shellac, Varnishes and Lacquers.

Solvent Knowledge for Wood Finishing by Russ Ramirez
Solvent Knowledge for Wood Finishing. Or, why watching paint dry is important stuff by Russ Ramirez

Linseed and Tung Oil by Steven D. Russell
Steven Russell operates Eurowood Werks Woodturning Studio in The Woodlands, Texas and expounds on the use of Linseed and Tung Oil

What Is Varnishes
Russ Ramirez tells you every thing you ever wanted to know about Varnishes and a little bit more.

Furniture Repair and Restoration
Michael C. Hintont outlines the process of repair and restorations.