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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    New/old handles much better.
    Agreed!!!

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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.

  3. #18
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    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 ....

  4. #19
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    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 ...

  5. #20
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    congratulations on a job well done, did you keep track of how many hours it took?

  6. #21
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    lovely
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
    https://autoblastgates.com.au

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    Quote Originally Posted by shedbound View Post
    congratulations on a job well done, did you keep track of how many hours it took?
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    lovely
    Thank you ....it's had it's fun moments.

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    bravabrava

    Great restoration!! The sheen is just right!!!

  9. #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    bravabrava

    Great restoration!! The sheen is just right!!!
    Thanks artme

    The sides will need a bit more nourishment.

    A buffed waxed look is best.

    cheers

  10. #25
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    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.
    I may be weird, but I'm saving up to become eccentric.

    - Andy Mc

  11. #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!! View Post
    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.
    Thanks ...

    Deco is not my thing really, but it's a useful piece of furniture.

    I'll post side by side when I take the final photo. The last photos were a bit rushed, and I didn't have standing room to take a full frontal shot.

    Watch this space

  12. #27
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    Thumbthumper... a lovely job and a truly nice piece of furniture... well done.

    Mick.

  13. #28
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    I've just watched the cabinet driving off into the distance.
    Back home to stay.

    Before ...

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    After ...

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    Thanks to all that had a look.

    Now off to find another project.

  14. #29
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    Nice job!
    I love the shine you got on the timber.

    Stewie

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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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