Jennifer: As someone doing restoration work professionally for a number of years now I can offer some perspective based on trial and error. In most cases when...
Very well put Tom! I have had a few experiences with cheaper tools that have really held their own. I have a 1955 Chrome model 10" Craftsman table saw. I've...
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Hello again everyone - Have any of you used a seal coat, such as Benjamin Moore Sanding Sealer or Zinsser Bullseye SealCoat, as a top coat for your work? ...
Years ago I used sanding sealer but I never was able to get it to work out for me as a top, finish coat. I switched to Deft lacquer for all my finish coats. I...
DOH!! Forgot the link. Here it is: http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l236/Correus/CampaignFurniture/?action=view¤t=11-16-08021.jpg There are seven...
Hello Everyone! I have been asked to repair, reproduce, and create some vintage safari furniture. I am having a devil of a time locating some specialty hinges...
I've looked over the photos, and have a couple ideas that might give some direction. Military surplus, Boy Scouts of America, and even a metal fabricator if...
It may sound strange but you could probably buy old army cots and strip off the hardware cheaper than buying new hardware from any source I know of. TWR ... ...
I think you guys are along the right track with getting the old cots. I'm not sure I will be able to find enough to complete this project. This is also an...
Hello everyone. I just posted a few items in the photo section. These are some pieces I have finished. If anyone has any idea of what these may be and of what...
Hi, I joined this group hoping that some of you would take the time to give me some advice on my project. I have a large wardrobe/chiffrobe cabinet that is...
Hello Ruth and WELCOME to the group! Sounds like you've already begun to have some fun! I remember as a younger, my father would use Formby's in the garage...
Hiya Rob- I looked everyone and couldn't find your photo album. I saw that you uploaded some photos, where are they? Straw, grass, or horsehair! -Matthew...
No I am pretty good at refinishing. I was just wondering if anyone knew what these pieces were. ... From: maceydesign To: AntiqueRestoration@yahoogroups.com ...
They are up there. I just looked. I dont have a clue whos pics are up there with them. It says camping furniture. Coreus. I made my own album and that is...
Hi Matthew, and thanks for taking the time to give me some insight !!! The piece is uniform in color and is now a warm, golden brown hue. Luckily this cabinet...
Ruth- Sounds like you've done well for your 'first' project. Formby's product really made it easy for the comsumer to do it themselves and get striking...
Hi all...I added a few pictures of my wardrobe cabinet project. And wow after looking at the pictures...as opposed to actually looking at the cabinet...I see...
Matthew, Thanks again for all of your help. I read your reply a couple of times. And I think I just don't know enough about this subject to be really clear on...
I'm trying to find a picture and some info on the above pieces. My wife inherited a set, one chair is broken and I want to try and fix it. Also the table had...
I dont know how that happened. When you start your profile when you first join it has an are for you to post pics and I did and labeled them. Then I went in to...
Hi Rob- Saw your photos. The first looks to be a sewing stand. Second, looks almost made my marriage- end table with magazine ends. Could see the chair much,...
Ruth- After looking at the photos, looks like there is finish residue on the sides what I could tell in the reflection, and a tad bid darker. A once over with...
Matthew, That is great. I will go over the cabinet again with the Formby's and then move it to my husbands shop. I am in Texas so if I time the whole event...
Hi Matt!!! That first one actually has two holders on it. One at each end and they look like pipe holders. I spoke to one lady and she pulled up a pic from one...
The stuffing material from the chair you refer to is probably and old upholstery padding material called excelsior which is litterally shredded wood...
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