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    Default Silky oak desk drop front with Queen Anne legs repaired for reuse

    This had to wait until I had a bandsaw. When I bought this the 2 back legs supports had been broken. I have remade some using bandsaw and pine. Others are original but all have additional wooden blocks added underneath to support them all. Some of the brown has been cleaned off and protected to give a 2 tone view of the great silky oak grain. I still have to think about the insides. I like these types of desks as I think they can be reused with laptops and maybe even monitors on top. Anyhow that will be up to the next owner. I learnt a lot making the supports and remaking them. I have a lot more to learn.
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    With a bit more effort I'm much happier
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    You've done a fantastic job of remaking those rear supports. How did you clean up the drop down or fold out section of the desk?

    Did you disassemble it or dissolve the original finish and sand it to re seal it? Beautiful timber.

    I've been keeping an eye out for a little project like this. Get a lot of satisfaction from restoring an item knowing it's not going into landfill but to someone's home to be used for another period.



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    Apologies for such a late reply but I was busy changing jobs. I mainly try to use scrapers these days. I find it's better for removing finishes and less risk of impacting the wood. I may follow on with gentle sanding using Festool sander and 240` grit sand paper or even 180 grit.

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    Nice one well it’s come up a treat gotta be happy with that

    Cheers
    Nathan

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