High Marks for a Lesser Book.
Here it is; short and sweet. This book is a pleasure to READ, and "listen to" as if the guys were still on the tube and being their silly selves. They provided excellent wording for the projects. BUT, I was so disappointed in the photo presentations; tiny black and whites with no visible detail. There was a good representation of projects, but there was NO clear BIG photos of what was being done in them, as described in the text.
It was great to read/"see" the guys again, but so sad to NOT SEE what they were doing in the photos.
BUT, I can't wait until you get back on TV again so I can learn and laugh at the same time.
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It appears that this book is compiled of a number of projects that Joe and Ed did on their TV Show. But I think there are better resources out there. If I were them, I think I'd look for a new editor & publisher for their next work.The Pros:
* Interesting side bars on specific topics (assuming you can find them when you need them) including materials, art history, etc.
* Covers both wood and upholstery work
* Covers a variety of techniques The Cons:
* Aside from the few pages in the middle of full color sheets, all the diagrams are about 1" x 1.5" b&w photos or line drawings. It is very difficult to see what's going on with them. There is profuse text, but give me a few more pictures and a few thousand words less. * There is clowning around and running gags throughout the book. I'm a light hearted guy, but think this is a little overdone. Maybe it works on their TV show. * There are some technical errors and omissions. For example, Pure Turpentine is not a petrochemical. I caught a few places where you were instructed to make a stain or something without any idea of quantities or colors. I think you would be better served to read any of the following books on wood finishing and repair: * Great Wood Finishes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Consistent and Beautiful Results by Jeff Jewitt * Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish by Bob Flexner * Perfect Wood Finishing Made Easy by Sue Noble * Furniture Repair & Refinishing by Brian D. Hingley Sorry, but I don't have a good upholstery recommendation at this time.
You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Upholster!!!
As a long time fan of the Furniture Guys, the book was a must for me. Just like their TV shows, the book is very informative & funny at the same time. An excellent book for those who want to take on home furniture repair themselves.
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