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  1. #1
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    Default Antique bed - how to approach repairs?

    Hello,

    I am a complete novice woodworker and have an walnut coloured antique?? bed that I need to restore so it can be used -it has bad splits in the turned wood posts and needs to be glued and clamped but I'm not sure what the best plan of attack is. I have PVA and Sika Polyurethane that I was going to use -have only ever used PVA before and not sure if this is the best thing to use.
    I need to work it out quick as current location for storage is my carport which is causing damage to the wood finish. I am hoping someone here might have some advice -I did contact an antique restorer and he wasn't interested in taking on the job. Not sure what else to do but any advice would be wonderful.

    Thanks!!

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    Before you start, measure the length of the space for the mattress. Mattress lengths have increased in modern times - you may have a bed but would it fit a contemporary mattress.

    On anything pre-WWII never use PVA or similar. It is wrong for the type ofnfurniture and near impossible to replace at a later date for the next restoration. Hide or fish glue is probably your best starting point. Do a search in here for more info. Fiddlier in its way but better on so may levels.

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    Hi Conomum, and welcome to the forum. A few photos would go a long way to helping us help you. Once a fewe of us can see the work needing to be done, then I'm sure you'll see some responses to help you along the way. Also, do a bit of a search through the forum..youmay find a few threads with ideas etc. to get you started. Cheers, Lawry

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