Upholstery : a complete course
David James (Author)
In this second updated edition David James provides an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques and materials involved in upholstery. The book covers everything from traditional handwork to the latest industrial techniques, giving a complete overview of the upholstery trade. Five step-by-step projects follow, to enable readers to put a few of the techniques explained into practice
Print Book, English, 2022
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The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Lewes, 2022
Handbooks and manuals
319 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color) ; 28 cm
9781784946555, 1784946559
1338680270
Foreword IntroductionChapter 1 - History Chapter 2 - DevelopmentChapter 3 - The workshop Chapter 4 - Tools and power tools Chapter 5 - Machines and mechanisation Chapter 6 - Materials Chapter 7 - Fabrics and covers Chapter 8 - Leather Chapter 9 - Preparation of material Chapter 10 - Foams Chapter 11 - Frames and structuresChapter 12 - Springs and suspension systems Chapter 13 - Traditional techniques Chapter 14 - Modern techniques Chapter 15 - The traditional chair Chapter 16 - Hand-sprung upholstery Chapter 17 - Settees and other pieces Chapter 18 - Beds and bedding Chapter 19 - Restoration Chapter 20 - Upholstery projectsConversions Glossary Upholstery terms Bibliography Useful addresses About the author Acknowledgements Index
Previous edition: 2016