Table restoration

[robbo266317]

Hi all, I have been looking through these forums for quite a while now for various bits and pieces of info but I need some advice on restoring a table i picked up at a second hand store.
The table had laminex glued to the top & this has come off fairly easily in one piece but I need to know the best way to remove the "Kwik-Grip" glue from the top. (yellow glue)
Can it be sanded or planed off or are there chemicals to remove it?

Secondly, the table surround is constructed with "S" nails and one end has a bit of damage & I would like to know the best way to repair it. (see pic)

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[robbo266317]

So, No suggestions on the best way to fix the broken surround?

[murray44]

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I'd be inclined to replace that curved bit altogether, and make it a bit longer on each end (maybe 40mm) so that you can cut out the dodgy bits. You could join it with whatever type of joint you feel comfortable doing.

The new joint would look different to the other joints on the table but I'm assuming you wouldn't notice it.

Murray

[hap97]

Another alternative is too clean up the broken joint as well as possible and glue with an epoxy such as Araldite. Some means of mechanical strengthening would also be an advantage. Maybe use another wiggle nail, if available or pine with a small nail.
The contact glue is best removed by scraping off the majority, and sanding. The old glue will clog the sanding disk until it is all removed.
hap

[robbo266317]

I have disasembled the broken end, removed the wiggle nails and repaired/filled as best I can.
I was toying with the idea of using biscuits or dowel to reassemble them.

[hap97]

Any mechanical means are suitable. They assist in strengthening the joint with the glue.

[robbo266317]

Looking at it I figured anything would be better than the wiggle nails.

[hap97]

Wiggle Nails or Corrugated Fasteners were very popular in cheap furniture. Now unavailable.
More info in Wiki link. (http://www.woodworkforums.com/wiki/index.php/Wiggle_Nail)

[robbo266317]

Even though it may have been a cheap table I think it is worth doing up. see pic.
This is my first table restoration, it only cost me $40, and is all solid timber.


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[robbo266317]

Ok, I have chiseled off all the glue and given it the once over with a sander.
I will start on the edges tomorrow.

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[robbo266317]

I repaired the corners by removing the corrugated nails and using a biscuit joiner then cleaned the rest of the table with 00 steel wool and metho.
Given it a light sand, shellaced & waxed it. I still need to replace the dowel halves that were covering the joins.

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[rhancock]

Beautiful table, well done!

[robbo266317]

Beautiful table, well done!

Thanks Richard, I'm glad I bought it.
Much better than ending up in someones garage holding up paint cans etc...

[austermite]

Looks terrific!
I have an almost identical table in worse condition. You've inspired me to do something with it.

Regards

Gerard

[robbo266317]

Thanks Gerard,

I look forward to seeing yours before and after.

Cheers,
Bill

[robbo266317]

One last thing I need to fix is the rolled aluminium inset around the table.

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I really don't want to replace it with the same and am looking for ideas on alternatives.

The only thing I can think of that would be suitable would be cane.

[austermite]

Thanks Gerard,

I look forward to seeing yours before and after.

Cheers,
Bill
G'day Bill.

I've taken some photos - I'll figure out how to post them when I get a spare moment. There'll be a while between the before and after photos appearing.

Regards

Gerard

[robbo266317]

G'day Bill.

I've taken some photos - I'll figure out how to post them when I get a spare moment. There'll be a while between the before and after photos appearing.

Regards

Gerard

The upload on this site is very easy to use. I would recommend using something like Adobe Photoshop to set the image size to 800x600 and then save as JPEG with the size ~100KB.

Let me know when you start your thread!

A bit off-topic, I found an old oval mirror in my garage (long story) and think it might look good on a sideboard I have that the top is missing from.

[rrobor]

Oh some one said corrugated fasteners were obsolete, not so I bought a pack at the local hardware store. They are still the best thing for apple and potato crates where its wet pine and the crates are only made to last one season.