I made this video for social media – a quick sample of chairs that have come to me broken then taken away as a useful furniture. Weaved seats that have failed, broken and loose spindles, loose joints and busted dowels… Read More »Chair Repair Video
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.
My customer reported this bed frame was built in the 1850s and she was distraught about the damage her two big dogs had done.
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
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
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
This table got a total make over after arriving in pieces. Would never have guessed it would turn out so pretty.
This piece was damaged during shipping. The customer wanted it fixed and given a new look.
