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Eileen Cronk

Canada

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

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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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Doris	05/18/12	10	10	10	thank you for your super quick very .....
Kim Powell	05/17/12	10	10	10	Very quick response! So helpful to someone .....
Helena	05/13/12	10	10	10	Thank you soooo much.
Anne	05/07/12	10	10	10	Thanks so much! I'll let you know .....
Anne	05/07/12	9	9	10

Recent Answers from Eileen Cronk

2012-05-16 antique dresser:

Hi Kim Good question. Heres my opinion. If this is a piece I am going to keep and use I want it looking nice as possible. If this means refinishing, I do it. In most cases refinishing this old furniture

2012-05-14 Dining Set by Herspeler Furniture Co:

Hi Doris Nice to hear from you. Listen to Hubby on this one..Its as good as it gets. There will always be a color difference between the boards and the table top. This is because the table has been

2012-05-12 antique plow:

Hi Helena Nice to hear from you. Very unusual old piece. I believe its a seeder. Is there also a plow blade that opens the earth? And the back wide wheel would tamp the earth back down. You asked

2012-05-10 Damaged art deco desk:

Hi Damien Nice to hear from Australia. This type of work should be left in the hands of a professional restorer and they don't come cheap. Its impossible to tell from your picture but the veneer damage

2012-04-23 Restoring an art deco wardrobe:

Hi Doris Nice to hear from you. What an interesting piece. I'll answer your questions in the order asked. 1..Restoring smell and the looks of cedar lining is easy. Sand it really well. A palm sander

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