Shane Watson
25th January 2002, 09:55 AM
Ok, had this idea that some of you guys might be interested in following me through a relativly simple re-polish job I started. Since I now have a very easy way to keep a digital record of my work I can't see why I shouldn't let all of you into my secret workshop http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/wink.gif Hope you enjoy!
This is the job in question. Its a not so old radiogram cabinet. I am not doing anything to this other than re-polishing well technically re-finishing the outside of the cabinet.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Radiogram.JPG
Before I do anything I remove anything that can be removed eg, doors, back, top, legs & all hardware, hinges etc. This makes for easier access to hard to access areas such as tight cornors ( example once the top is removed there is no tight cornor where the sides meet the top so it becomes a very simple operation to work on the sides. ) The back on this radiogram was becoming a real mess, so it needs replacing.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Radiogram-back.JPG
Once I am satisfied I cannot dis-assymble the piece any further ( without risking damage ) I can proceed with the real nitty gritty stuff & first on that list is repairing the veneer that has lost its fight with the glue and the two are separating. Mainly for this I use a syrgical syringe and inject PVA glue under the veneer where necessary and then clamp it back together making sure the veneer clamps flat as you don't often get a second chance once the glue has dried. It is a real messy stage of the process, but a very necessary one that needs to be done with care making sure that all edges are double checked making sure that no loose veneer has been left.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Repairing-veneer-radiogram.JPG
Once I am satisfied I have repaired all the damaged veneer I can then start to remove the old finish. Note I said remove not strip. I am not a fan of any form of chemical finish remover especially on a veneered piece. My method of removing old finish is simply by using sandpaper. This eliminates the risk of damaging the adhesive bond between the substrate & the veneer, and it is a whole let cleaner.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Sanding-radiogram.JPG
And thats as far I got today. I will continue in a new topic when I get some more done. I apologise for the dark pics, lighting is a problem in my workshop and after I resize the pics, well that just amplifies the problem I will see if I can improve them latter.
If you have any questions/comments please add them here.
Cheers!
This is the job in question. Its a not so old radiogram cabinet. I am not doing anything to this other than re-polishing well technically re-finishing the outside of the cabinet.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Radiogram.JPG
Before I do anything I remove anything that can be removed eg, doors, back, top, legs & all hardware, hinges etc. This makes for easier access to hard to access areas such as tight cornors ( example once the top is removed there is no tight cornor where the sides meet the top so it becomes a very simple operation to work on the sides. ) The back on this radiogram was becoming a real mess, so it needs replacing.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Radiogram-back.JPG
Once I am satisfied I cannot dis-assymble the piece any further ( without risking damage ) I can proceed with the real nitty gritty stuff & first on that list is repairing the veneer that has lost its fight with the glue and the two are separating. Mainly for this I use a syrgical syringe and inject PVA glue under the veneer where necessary and then clamp it back together making sure the veneer clamps flat as you don't often get a second chance once the glue has dried. It is a real messy stage of the process, but a very necessary one that needs to be done with care making sure that all edges are double checked making sure that no loose veneer has been left.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Repairing-veneer-radiogram.JPG
Once I am satisfied I have repaired all the damaged veneer I can then start to remove the old finish. Note I said remove not strip. I am not a fan of any form of chemical finish remover especially on a veneered piece. My method of removing old finish is simply by using sandpaper. This eliminates the risk of damaging the adhesive bond between the substrate & the veneer, and it is a whole let cleaner.
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~watfen/Sanding-radiogram.JPG
And thats as far I got today. I will continue in a new topic when I get some more done. I apologise for the dark pics, lighting is a problem in my workshop and after I resize the pics, well that just amplifies the problem I will see if I can improve them latter.
If you have any questions/comments please add them here.
Cheers!