Dominic Chinea, a cherished member of the expert team on BBC's The Repair Shop, has been restoring damaged and broken family heirlooms since his first appearance in 2017.
The talented metalwork specialist has gathered a large fanbase who are frequently moved by the restorations on the heartwarming and award-winning programme.
As viewers continue to enjoy season 13, Dominic has announced a significant new project and published a book titled Machines A Visual History: 100 Machines and the Remarkable Stories Behind Each Invention.
This illustrated book is a visual journey through 100 remarkable machines, each with its own place in history and intriguing stories behind it.
Dominic explains why he selected each machine and shares his personal experiences of repairing them if one has ended up in his workshop or on The Repair Shop, reports the Express.
The book also includes a chapter on heritage craft, which explores a wheeling machine that holds special significance for the TV star.
He recalled the time when he was unable to locate a Ranalah wheeling machine and consequently sifted through historical documents to purchase Ranalah Limited three years ago.
As a result, Dominic embarked on the complex task of manufacturing the machines again with the aim of teaching the craft to younger generations.
The artisan's latest book links the inventions of the past to the work and functions that remain integral to everyday life.
Dominic shares the development of each invention in his narrative, enriched with original detailed line drawings and vintage advertisements.
The Repair Shop star took to Instagram to share with his followers that his new book had been published. He captioned the post: "My new book is out today. I hope you enjoy it? Let me know what you think?"
Dominic's followers rushed to the comment section to congratulate the expert, with one writing: "Huge congrats Dom."
"My copy arrived today, look forward to reading it," another said while a third added: "Looks perfect and the perfect gift for my dad."
Amidst this, the expert has expressed uncertainty regarding the future of The Repair Shop. When questioned about his continued involvement in the show, he confessed, "I wish I knew."
Speaking to GB News, Dominic said: "I hope I can carry on doing it for as long as possible because every series we get to work on, we're fixing things and making people's days.
"Every item we get to repair means so much to the people that own it. It's a pleasure, and I just hope we can carry on."
The Repair Shop is available to watchon BBC iPlayer.
