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  1. Restoring oak Demilune table

    Started by rowan.bradley, 6th March 2023 06:16 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 671
    auscab
    10th March 2023, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  2. Pembroke Table question

    Started by Anotherplane, 25th February 2023 08:10 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,140
    Anotherplane
    2nd March 2023, 02:27 AM Go to last post

  3. Tool chest light restoration

    Started by The Spin Doctor, 23rd February 2023 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 617
    The Spin Doctor
    27th February 2023, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  4. Restore the leather surface of an English desk without replacement?

    Started by Tobias Claren, 20th February 2023 07:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 734
    China
    23rd February 2023, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  5. Red Mahogany House

    Started by froger, 13th February 2023 09:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 803
    Mobyturns
    14th February 2023, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  6. Restoring a confessional booth.

    Started by dingolingo, 31st January 2023 12:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 782
    orraloon
    1st February 2023, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  7. How does acetone effect patina?

    Started by greeno1645, 27th January 2023 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 863
    yvan
    28th January 2023, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  8. Advice for Antique Rocking Horse Mane Removal.

    Started by dyl, 27th January 2023 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 520
    bruceward51
    28th January 2023, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  9. Palisander table - one part is lighter than the rest

    Started by malteekj, 27th January 2023 07:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 632
    auscab
    28th January 2023, 12:03 AM Go to last post

  10. Camphor sea chest

    Started by Tonyz, 11th January 2023 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 739
    Tonyz
    11th January 2023, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  11. Kalmar table

    Started by Thewife, 29th December 2022 09:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 622
    double.d
    29th December 2022, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  12. newbie with old oak dining table...

    Started by helend, 25th November 2022 04:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 819
    double.d
    27th November 2022, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  13. can you use high grain alcohol to mix with shellac flakes?

    Started by acadnut, 2nd November 2022 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 598
    Blaidd-Drwg
    25th November 2022, 12:54 AM Go to last post

  14. Nice Old Clock story .

    Started by auscab, 20th November 2022 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 465
    auscab
    20th November 2022, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  15. New sassafras hall table top

    Started by Swifty, 15th November 2022 02:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 646
    Picko
    16th November 2022, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  16. Wood filler for pergola restoration

    Started by Jekkil, 11th November 2022 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 890
    crowie
    11th November 2022, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  17. Cheap Grandfather Clock, Darken Wood & Wooden Veneer

    Started by EagerBeaver71, 23rd November 2019 12:05 PM
    7 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    antique and vintage, darkening, grandfather clock 54 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 100
    • Views: 7,614
    EagerBeaver71
    26th October 2022, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  18. Family antique - Writing slope

    Started by Lyle, 12th October 2022 02:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 925
    BEM
    14th October 2022, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  19. Victorian? Walnut? Secretaire Bookcase

    Started by Mithrandir, 2nd October 2022 10:11 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 753
    ubeaut
    4th October 2022, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  20. Teak sideboard - what have I done wrong? Please help

    Started by voteforpedro, 15th September 2022 08:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 700
    malb
    17th September 2022, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  21. First wardrobe restoration project (amateur) - advice wanted!

    Started by Vic Boma, 3rd September 2022 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 430
    Vic Boma
    3rd September 2022, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  22. Vise restoration filler

    Started by BEM, 12th August 2022 03:56 PM
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    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 1,519
    BEM
    3rd September 2022, 02:04 PM Go to last post

  23. Stripping 2 pack doors

    Started by PaulJacobs, 26th August 2022 07:49 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 391
    China
    27th August 2022, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  24. removing gloss from dining table.

    Started by Tonyz, 24th August 2022 09:25 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 456
    Tonyz
    26th August 2022, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  25. 1970s Norwegian teak coffee table

    Started by Purfler, 19th August 2022 11:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 478
    Purfler
    21st August 2022, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  26. Restoring a Wooton desk - shellac and stains

    Started by surfdabbler, 2nd February 2022 11:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,526
    Tonyz
    4th August 2022, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  27. dining table project

    Started by Tonyz, 18th July 2022 10:50 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 639
    Tonyz
    23rd July 2022, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  28. Butchers block restoration

    Started by cambo811, 3rd July 2022 11:57 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 712
    cambo811
    5th July 2022, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  29. my first restoration mid century modern

    Started by mitchells, 1st July 2022 01:09 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 297
    mitchells
    1st July 2022, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  30. Disassembling Devon outdoor furniture?

    Started by Coachted, 5th June 2022 02:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 978
    Tonyz
    5th June 2022, 05:27 PM Go to last post

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