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Thread: 1930's Art Deco Kitchen Dresser
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14th March 2013, 10:00 PM #16
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14th March 2013, 10:06 PM #17
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I have my eye on a couple of simple Art Deco Lowboys.
Big trouble is the interiors have been absolutely butchered.
Still, I may be able to tidy them up enough in that regard
to make them saleable. The exteriors simply need stripping
shellacking. Would have to also make my own Art Deco handles
for each unit. I'm going to check them out on Saturday.
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16th March 2013, 12:55 PM #18
Some more updates ....
The veneer patch.
Not perfect, but it's hard to get them perfect
It doesn't seem to draw the eye.
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The top has had it's first coat of shellac.
This is a lovely board. Cherry I think. Great figure.
It's a shame that you would have to be 6 1/2 foot tall to really appreciate it
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Tweaking the drawer runners.
I ended up just turning the originals upside down.
It's interesting that there is only one case runner for each drawer. On alternate sides.
Manufacturing shortcut I suppose.
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Soaking the cane moldings prior to fitting.
I've pre-drilled the ends to prevent splitting. Also I'll tap (flatten) the points of the pins I'll be using just in case.
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I've given everything a coat of shellac now. I'll give it a rub back with fine steel wool, and re-coat the drier areas.
I've cleaned the shelves and will probably just give these a wax.
Off to fit the moldings now.
Cheers all ....
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20th March 2013, 07:05 PM #19
Just about done ....
The shelves have been cleaned and waxed. All the rails have been polished.
The sides will need more rubbing.
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I do have some help occasionally
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I've fitted the doors now and adjusted the catches.
Apart from more polish on the sides and an overall wax, we're just about there.
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I'll post a final glamour shot when completely finished.
Cheers all ...
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20th March 2013, 07:25 PM #20
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congratulations on a job well done, did you keep track of how many hours it took?
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20th March 2013, 07:30 PM #21
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20th March 2013, 07:46 PM #22
Thanks.
Not really. A job like this is almost always a write-off. You couldn't charge an reasonable hourly rate and expect to be paid
This was for a friend in any case.
I don't mind restoring furniture for myself, but I don't think I could make a living out of it.
Thank you ....it's had it's fun moments.
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20th March 2013, 09:33 PM #23
Skwair2rownd
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brava
brava
Great restoration!! The sheen is just right!!!
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21st March 2013, 06:07 PM #24
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21st March 2013, 06:11 PM #25
Nicely done! I'm not overly keen on that style of cabinet myself, but you've certainly done a great job of refurbishing it!
Now, all we need are a few side-by-side "before & after" pix in the same msg, so we can properly appreciate the improvement w/out needing to flick back thru pages.
- Andy Mc
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21st March 2013, 07:09 PM #26
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24th March 2013, 08:22 PM #27
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Thumbthumper... a lovely job and a truly nice piece of furniture... well done.
Mick.
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1st April 2013, 01:42 PM #28
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3rd April 2013, 04:09 PM #29
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Nice job!
I love the shine you got on the timber.
Stewie
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24th March 2014, 09:31 PM #30
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What a great thread and an excellent refurb, hats off to you!
Out of curiosity how long did it take to complete?
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