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Expert Profile: Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

Expertise:  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.

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
High school and some college before entering US Army

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Knowledge   9.78   Best of the best
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Timeliness   9.89   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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User Comments
Thanks, that was great and very fast!! Susan
(Susan on 07/04/08)
Thanks for the guidelines, and for letting me know it's OK to go ahead with the project, with caution! I appreciate the quick answer, as well.
(Treena Rinaldi on 06/16/08)
Thank you, Rob! I think I want to send it out and have it refinished since I've never taken on a project like this and definitely don't want to experi
(paula on 04/25/08)
Thanks for the info I will strip it down.
(Jason on 04/13/08)
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Recent Answers from Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson
2008-07-04  brass Thanks for your question, My first thought is that your plate has a "clear coat" of some type, possibly lacquer, and that's the reason you can't polish it. I would try using some regular paint stripper...
2008-07-04  antique furniture that smells Thanks for your question, You don't say if the smell is inside the case or possably from the drawers? When we refinish a piece that has that musty smell, we always seal the inside of the case and do...
2008-06-21  morris schiff of philadelphia Thanks for your question, Most all furniture of that era is collectable today, especially with a tag and date. Many collectors are starting to purchase only labeled items. As far as the fabric goes...
2008-06-21  John Widdicomb Sorry for your loss. I faced the same thing with the loss of my parents and I must say it's a hard question to answer. If you have space for the items and they would fit your style and you belive...
2008-06-15  Cavalier chest Thanks for your question, The numbers are probably a stock/item number. The only way to know what they mean would be to have access to the manufactures records, if they exist. It would take a book...
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