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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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Hi Jescie Nice to hear from you. Unfortunately these dark spots mean the finish has broken down and allowed moisture at the wood. These marks can only be removed after the finish has been stripped off
Hi Mary Nice to hear from you. Wasn't that man a riot? What a wonderful sense of humor. And yes you would use the same process and materials as I advised him to follow. And no sanding. Mary you will
Hi Dani Nice to hear from you. Personally I treasure real mahogany furniture (which your table is if it bears the mahogany Assoc. label.) What you are describing to me is a "Duncan Phyfe style" table
Hi Anne Nice to hear from you. If the bookcase is really grimy (you can scrape crud off with a fingernail), then I use mineral spirits and a rag. If this fails to remove the dirt then I switch from
Hi Casie Nice to hear from you. First of all you must determine if the lock on your chest is a recall. Please read this http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml00/00084.html Next you can determine
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