I have not been able to locate cloth coverable button nails, similar to tufting buttons but with a 3/4 long tack instead of a loop. We have 1/2 inch diameter...
Hey Raud, upholstery jobbers should have the buttons with tacks that you are looking for. Your local upholstery shop should be able to supply you with the...
Rbiii Do you use a device made for driving the fabric covered nails? It is long enough to hold and one end is concaved to match the covered nail heads. I ...
Hey Larry, I'm familier with the driver you're speaking of but I don't have one. I looked on Osborne's web site but could not find the driver for tack...
i have an old ladder back chair i found, its not a shaker style but more of a colonial style, with a rush seat, id probaly say its about 60-70 years old make...
Hey chris, i do caning and fibre rush work, maybe you should repair and double your value ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance:...
I'm looking for a good caner in the Washington, DC, area. I have three oak chairs with panels about 10" x 10" in the seat, and the caning has become frayed...
Good Morning Group, My name is Don Cowart and I am starting a small sideline buiness in Woodbridge, VA on hand caning, press caning, fibre rush work, splint...
How do you stop the rust and prevent it from going farther. I have a metal/wood trunk and the inlay panels of acorn and oakleaf are starting to rust in some...
Hey Laurie, welcome to the group. Larry is the resident trunk pro I feel sure he will weigh in on his techniques as soon as he reads the post. He, like all...
Hi Laurie, The answer depends on whether you are doing a restoration or just wanting to stop the rust. If you just want to stop the rust in a fair sized...
rbiii's plan for control of rust is fine, but I prefer a paste wax over mineral oil. The oil never dries, collects dust and could stain anything touching the...
All, I have a wardrobe door which is warped. I have tried to disassemble the the door panel but the glue joints are solid. Any ideas regarding how I can take...
Are you refinishing the piece? If not, it will be a tougher job. Is the inside of the door finished? If not, it may not be too bad of a job as well as the...
I didn't sign up for this group to read this crap. STOP SENDING IT. If you don't have something to contribute to antique restoration don't use this group. ...
Just did a little house cleaning. Nice to see the membership over 200. I guess we shouldn't be too surprised that a few wack jobs show up. I try to moderate...
Thanks. ... From: rbiii_2000 To: antiquerestoration@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [Antique Restoration] The King...
Actually I am not the one who sent the original message but I have the same problem with an Amish solid cherry 130 year old dry sink. The two doors on the...
Hello, I would like to know if anyone can give me information on which product, or homemade mixture, to use to clean really filthy wood. I have an antique...
Hello, I would like to know what to use to remove rust from different items: 1.) a heavily rusted toy 2.) surface rust on a metal frame 3.) a vintage bike that...
Try a mixture of equal parts of turpentine, boiled linseed oil and white vinegar. Mix in a glass jar. Apply with 0000 steel wool and rub .----- Original...
I restore trunks and I use a 3/8 in drill (cord type) and a wire brush (round like a wheel with gold bristles)to remove rust. Be careful to control it so you...
I just stumbled on this group. Does anyone have any advise on how to remove candle wax from unfinished wood, so that it will hold a finish? (I usually use...
I would use the following procedure: 1. take a plastic scraper such a credit card and scrape off as much wax as possible. 2. Next, if it is a very small spot,...
I have a quick question that you may or may not be able to answer for me. Recently I purchased a used coffee table. The finish was in a condition that is...
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