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    Picked up a table recently - one of the blackwood ones that seem to have been made in large numbers in the 20s or so. Top is still flattish but will need almost complete re-gluing and blocks have been added to the legs to raise the height (possibly for missing castors) Just wondering if these are worth doing up to sell, or should be used as materials. Has been in the weather and has a couple of deep scratches so apart from re-glue will want these dealt with as well as complete sand/finish.
    Thinking of this only as a financial decision and don't like to cut up antiques.

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    Follow your heart on that one wood spirit

    Got any pics? sounds interesting.

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    yes, photos would be a great idea! If this one has the Queen Anne legs then it is likely to be difficult to sell, restored or unrestored. That style is not popular. However, if it has turned or tapered legs and some fine Blackwood figure then it is very likely worth saving.

    The good thing is that, for all restorations, the least done is best - as well as being cheapest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wood spirit View Post
    Picked up a table recently - one of the blackwood ones that seem to have been made in large numbers in the 20s or so. Top is still flattish but will need almost complete re-gluing and blocks have been added to the legs to raise the height (possibly for missing castors) Just wondering if these are worth doing up to sell, or should be used as materials. Has been in the weather and has a couple of deep scratches so apart from re-glue will want these dealt with as well as complete sand/finish.
    Thinking of this only as a financial decision and don't like to cut up antiques.

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    As a financial decision it would not pay to spend the time doing the work and then trying to get a reasonable hourly rate for your time on a table like that . You would be better off to pass it of for a small profit quickly , as it is , to someone who wants one but is willing to do the work them selves . Ive worked on two like that for people lately and both times they had a strong emotional attachment to the table . In that situation you get your hourly rate . Otherwise, forget it would be my advise .

    Rob

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    Price of reasonable condition ones has been researched-legs candle holders 2 pair (did notice some of the sand down had to remove original band saw marks- so much for old school craftsmanship-also the top was split by being screwed hard to the frame) rest-stock blackwood planks. Tis a shame but had no use for it as it was and not worth the time taken for sale profits $$
    Still anyone throwing out blackwood or other interesting stuff-call me -will be used eventually.

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    Ta for the advise-thought it would be worth more-be lucky to make $5 hour for sale.

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