Norm's Guide to Antiques and Furniture Restoration

By trying to cover shopping for antiques at an auction and furniture restoration both in 30 minutes, instructor Norm Wobschall barely scratches the surface of either. The amiable Minnesotan Wobschall (whose accent will give you fond Fargo memories) spends the first half of the program attending an auction (which a little judicious editing could have reduced considerably) and the second half stripping and refinishing a nice chest with mirror combo (teaching only the bare basics). Viewers who want more detailed guides can try The Identification of Older & Antique Furniture (VL-11/94) which will be a lot more helpful in determining which items are really worth bidding for, and Furniture to Go: Furniture Restoration 1 (VL-1/97) for more detailed info on furniture restoration. Norm's Guide is not a necessary purchase. Aud: P. (R. Pitman)