Thanks for the tip, Mike. Do you know how well the Polyurethane holds up under intense heat and use of a kitchen? This is the old gallery style kitchen. Jim ...
I am in the process of restoring a cast iron day bed, a wonderful flea market find. It clearly has been upholstered in the past, there are signs of glue and...
My built in light/medium oak desk was scratched pretty bad by installers putting in a granite counter in the kitchen. Apparently they did not make it around...
I had to take some time off from working on my sofa. I have been working on my car for the past 7 weeks. Anyway, I have not gotten to do anything with the sofa...
Hi, I am new to your group and I want to learn more about refinishing furniture. I am wondering if there are any toxins in the old varnish, shellac, or other...
I am not certain about all old varnishes and finishes, but I do know that old boiled linseed oil used a lead based drier. I think the drier used in the boiled...
Thank you Reese, This is the information that I was hoping to get. It makes me think that using a chemical stripper might be safer although, I do not know just...
Hello, Yes, it is made with metallic driers (things like cobalt, I think). It isn't actually boiled to make it polymerize. Even without the concern of finishes...
Hi everyone, This is such a great group. Everyone is so helpful; Thanks Rich and everyone else that has sent me so much information. Karen - The Crafty...
Karen, I am not certain of the date, but I know it was about the same time lead was removed from gasoline; so, that was probably late 70's/early 80's. Modern...
Hi, New to the groop. I have a leather-top coffee table that has been painted white. It once was a regular, varnished, 1950s, I guess, age table, very nice,...
Man it takes me awhile to respond. Hey Sarah, The two links you have posted look pretty good to me. Use panels and glue to accomplish your vision. I have not...
Hey Julie, I just finished one like yours. I'd do the seat first then the round front back so you can get the diamond pleating and channels pulled correctly....
Several years ago a guest on Martha Stewart's show addressed this very problem by removing and replacing the leather. Check your local business listings for...
I have full instructions for installing leather desk tops on my web site. www.antiquerestorers.com/LEATHER.htm As far as repairing desk leather goes it can be...
Thank you so much for your response. Your website is fantastic! I must admit before I tackled my round table I would drive the 600 miles to deliver at your...
Thanks to all the suggestions, looks like I'm going in the right direction with this leather table top. It isn't too bad to replace. There is one lond groove...
I am looking for any information anyone might have on this unusual buffet/sideboard. I have posted pictures of it under Antique Dining. All I know is it spent...
Hi all, Does anyone have any suggestions for straightening out a warped tabletop? It is a plantstand that has been watered too many times! The top is about...
There an old refinisher trick that works really well, I've had great result with this unusual method. I would not try this with a veneered piece, but if is a...
Hey thanks Ron! I love this! But I have a couple problems with the technique. First of all I have the table apart now and if I wait until it is a 90 degree...
With a solid cherry warped dry sink door I covered it on all sides in damp bathroom towels (same bowing orientation as previous poster), put about 200 pounds...
Hey more good ideas! Thank you Carolyn. Towels might work better than carpet. I should be able to put all this together and make something work. Julie ... ...
I finally got back to the sofa, and I am just making a mess of things. I did attach the bottom of the inside fabric, and tried to staple the top of the fabric...
I have postesd pictures of a dining room set that my wife and I recently refinished, saving it from the dump. We think it is from the 30's and possibly...
Hi Danney I do have some before pictures. I will try to post them after the Holidays. It was in pretty bad shape when I picked the pieces up off the curb. It...
The table looks great. The top looks like the one we used to have. It wasmade by Berky & Gay. Look on the underside of the top and there should be a medallion...
Bill you and your wife did a beautiful job on that set! I have a long drop leaf table sitting in Our summer house that I need to get too. Now I know where to...
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