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Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

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We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.

Experience in the area

Just entered our 30th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 10 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.

Organizations

Past president of a historical museum

Publications

Antique Shoppe Newspaper, Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, Antique Lynks Newspaper

Education/Credentials

Seminole HS in Seminole FL class of 1965 and some college before entering service. US Army

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 195
  • Volunteer Since 2008-03-02
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Recent Answers from Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

2009-11-22 Care of wicker casket:

Thanks for your question, The flaking material is probably the old varnish as you said.I would use a soft brush and go over it to remove as much of the flaking material as possible, then I would apply

2009-11-21 Platform Rocker:

I only got the one picture but it looks like it has a splint seat and back. Years ago, they used Oak or Ash for splints but most restorers today use Flat Reed as a substitute as a cost cutting measure

2009-11-18 Danish Modern Caned Furniture:

You have caned seats it what looks like the standard cane pattern in a "hand cane", it's hard to tell from the picture. Either way, hand or machine, I would go to someone who does this type of work to

2009-11-14 Country French Chairs with wood beetles:

Sorry for your problem. First, I hope you don't have them in your home if the beetles are active. If you do, I would suggest you store them somewhere else as soon as possible till the situation is resolved

2009-11-13 what type of wood is this?:

Your china cabinet was made between the 1920s-1930s. The wood appears to be a Striped Walnut. The frame of the case is probably Birch or Popular stained to match the Walnut. This was the standard for construction

 

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