A QUICK FLOORING REPAIR JOB
My customer’s floor was torn up to repair some structural issues and I was asked to do the finish work.
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MAPLE TABLE REPAIR AND REFINISH
The boards of this tabletop had come unglued. Disassembly was first then glueing it all back together, followed by stripping, sanding and refinishing. Lots of hours on this project but it came out beautifully.
Repairing an Antique Bed
My customer reported this bed frame was built in the 1850s and she was distraught about the damage her two big dogs had done.
Dad’s Chair Repair
My dad ‘loaned’ me this chair and I very quickly knew why. All the glue holding the lower frame together had dried out making it oh-so-rickety. Just a before and during for now; I have video of the glue-up on… Read More »Dad’s Chair Repair
NEW FIBER RUSH SEATS FOR ANTIQUE LADDERBACK CHAIRS
These chairs were solid other than the damaged fiber rush seat material. They turned out great!
Rebuilding a Rocker
All of the spindles were gone from this chair and the top rail had some cracks. The customer only wanted it repaired, retaining the finish. After repairs and a good cleaning, it is ready for a new generation.
REPAIRING AN ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL
My customer delivered a family heirloom in pieces with several broken pieces. She guessed it was more than 150 years old and wanted very much to put it on display in her home. With some effort and creativity, the broken… Read More »REPAIRING AN ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL
ANTIQUE CHAIR Repair
On my way to do a job, I came across this antique chair with a missing spindle. This is one I kept and use every morning. I don’t have the means to turn new spindles so found a matching pair… Read More »ANTIQUE CHAIR Repair
REFINISHING AN ANTIQUE CABINET
My client wanted to turn this piece of furniture into a pie safe by replacing the center panels of the doors with some tin she had custom designed. The design included initials of her grandchildren. When the cabinet arrived, had… Read More »REFINISHING AN ANTIQUE CABINET