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  1. It's copper but what?

    Started by Blackout, 2nd June 2018 10:14 PM
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    Blackout
    8th June 2018, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  2. A Lighthouse Keepers Cabinet

    Started by auscab, 6th May 2018 12:14 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
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    Enfield Guy
    4th June 2018, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  3. Farm shed find - silky oak kitchen island? - feet rebuild

    Started by Blackout, 2nd June 2018 10:15 AM
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    Blackout
    3rd June 2018, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  4. Red cedar table

    Started by Blackout, 27th January 2018 10:16 AM
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    • Replies: 19
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    Blackout
    2nd June 2018, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  5. Question First time restoration - Silky Oak

    Started by Megan O, 5th May 2018 10:38 AM
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    Blackout
    2nd June 2018, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  6. Restoration with a difference.

    Started by Dorno, 28th May 2018 08:45 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Blackout
    2nd June 2018, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  7. To restore or not to restore?

    Started by ATSystems, 22nd May 2018 12:25 AM
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    Blackout
    22nd May 2018, 07:12 AM Go to last post

  8. Red cedar light and table (or totally off the mark)?

    Started by Blackout, 21st May 2018 10:03 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    OldGrain
    22nd May 2018, 01:24 AM Go to last post

  9. gripper catch ?

    Started by CgT, 1st May 2018 08:14 PM
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    carousel carver
    21st May 2018, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  10. Upcycling to display cabinet/bookcase

    Started by Blackout, 11th May 2018 09:42 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
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    Blackout
    19th May 2018, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  11. "Maheno" corner cabinet

    Started by Brianne163, 28th April 2018 02:14 PM
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    Xanthorrhoeas
    17th May 2018, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  12. Silky oak side board rescue out of order

    Started by Blackout, 31st March 2018 06:53 AM
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    1 2 3
    21 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
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    Blackout
    29th April 2018, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  13. Appropriate Restoration

    Started by SkirlGHB, 29th April 2018 02:40 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
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    Xanthorrhoeas
    29th April 2018, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  14. Talking Miners day bed needing sealing and repair

    Started by Blackout, 28th April 2018 06:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Blackout
    28th April 2018, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  15. Parker Project - Upholstery

    Started by unthanks, 26th April 2018 04:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Xanthorrhoeas
    27th April 2018, 02:46 PM Go to last post

  16. Bookcase secretaire in need of love

    Started by fletty, 24th February 2018 04:35 PM
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    35 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
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    Xanthorrhoeas
    14th April 2018, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  17. Square Head Nails

    Started by Chris Parks, 28th February 2018 11:22 AM
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    1 2
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    • Replies: 28
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    Chris Parks
    25th March 2018, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  18. What have I done?

    Started by Ozcee, 24th February 2018 06:32 PM
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    Ozcee
    4th March 2018, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  19. Cabinet cornice; Replace or restore?

    Started by ATSystems, 15th February 2018 10:45 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Xanthorrhoeas
    19th February 2018, 10:11 AM Go to last post

  20. Curved cabinet glass

    Started by Lappa, 22nd January 2018 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    hiroller
    11th February 2018, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  21. Another sewing machine cabinet query. What to use for finishing?

    Started by redx, 4th February 2018 03:10 PM
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    redx
    5th February 2018, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  22. Chess tilt table - Arts and Craft period?

    Started by Blackout, 27th January 2018 04:53 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Blackout
    27th January 2018, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  23. Old Cedar Box

    Started by double.d, 23rd January 2018 07:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    artme
    26th January 2018, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  24. Uick way to strip metal chairs

    Started by Arron, 15th January 2018 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 12
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    Fuzzie
    23rd January 2018, 10:14 PM Go to last post

  25. delaminating

    Started by marcos, 14th January 2018 07:25 PM
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    auscab
    23rd January 2018, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  26. Old spirit levels

    Started by pintek, 4th January 2018 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    auscab
    4th January 2018, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  27. tightening up the back/seat joint of some chairs

    Started by LMHmedchem, 5th December 2017 03:52 AM
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    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
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    auscab
    3rd January 2018, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  28. Kauri Trunk

    Started by Thumbthumper, 25th September 2016 03:05 PM
    4 Pages •
    1 2 3 4
    85 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
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    Thumbthumper
    1st January 2018, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  29. Nested silky oak table set

    Started by Blackout, 31st December 2017 10:21 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 895
    auscab
    1st January 2018, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  30. A Stamp!

    Started by auscab, 29th December 2017 05:00 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,810
    auscab
    30th December 2017, 08:02 AM Go to last post

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