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Got an antique you need to restore. Don't strip it and coat it with polyurethane and ruin it's value. Check in here for traditional finishes and genuine restoration help. Find out the ins and outs and how to keep or enhance it's value. Not just for furniture.

  1. matching walnut colour with French polish

    Started by gda27, 7th November 2019 12:33 PM
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    • Replies: 16
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    10th March 2024, 09:17 PM Go to last post
  2. Repairing an old floor mirror

    Started by mic-d, 27th February 2024 05:38 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 314
    28th February 2024, 01:46 PM Go to last post
  3. Wood Species

    Started by daveone23, 14th February 2024 01:23 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 322
    14th February 2024, 01:23 AM Go to last post
  4. Stanley number 1

    Started by Poloris, 1st February 2024 11:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 775
    6th February 2024, 12:33 AM Go to last post
  5. Smile Parker teak veneer sideboard and table restoration advice

    Started by DanDav, 3rd February 2024 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    3rd February 2024, 03:51 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 599
    20th January 2024, 10:20 PM Go to last post
  6. Restoration of old organ

    Started by David N, 14th January 2024 10:23 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 425
    14th January 2024, 10:36 AM Go to last post
  7. Door Restoration

    Started by VILKIM, 27th December 2023 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 999
    1st January 2024, 11:04 AM Go to last post
  8. Finish softens with meths - what is it

    Started by Arron, 19th December 2023 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    21st December 2023, 02:26 PM Go to last post
  9. Help to identify a very unique set of drawers

    Started by la Huerta, 20th November 2023 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    25th November 2023, 03:25 PM Go to last post
  10. veneer table top

    Started by daveone23, 13th November 2023 06:55 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    13th November 2023, 06:55 AM Go to last post
  11. Question Help! What species are these floorboards?

    Started by Heritage_SansS, 3rd November 2023 08:43 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 640
    12th November 2023, 07:51 AM Go to last post
  12. dresser restoration

    Started by xtratoy, 24th October 2023 09:06 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    24th October 2023, 09:06 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 725
    13th October 2023, 04:14 PM Go to last post
  13. How much cleaning is too much on antiques...

    Started by Anotherplane, 5th October 2023 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    7th October 2023, 10:18 AM Go to last post
  14. Blackwood Chair Restore

    Started by thumbsucker, 2nd October 2023 10:40 PM
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    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 797
    29th September 2023, 02:06 PM Go to last post
  15. Sewing Machine Cabinet

    Started by Chris Parks, 4th February 2018 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,930
    29th September 2023, 11:41 AM Go to last post
  16. Restoring veneer

    Started by rowan.bradley, 26th September 2023 08:52 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 530
    27th September 2023, 12:46 AM Go to last post
  17. Refinishing advice for old wanlnut(?) table with peg divots

    Started by DaveX, 21st September 2023 06:17 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    25th September 2023, 03:55 AM Go to last post
  18. Vulpex Liquid Soap - any thoughts/experience?

    Started by Clinton1, 21st August 2023 04:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    23rd August 2023, 08:16 PM Go to last post
  19. Antique double doors - from heritage bank of NSW

    Started by Jess.W, 30th July 2023 06:41 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,336
    3rd August 2023, 05:19 PM Go to last post
  20. Advice on table top repair needed

    Started by Huon pine fan, 16th July 2023 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    16th July 2023, 01:28 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 758
    7th July 2023, 08:46 PM Go to last post
  21. Cintique armchair repair

    Started by russ57, 25th June 2023 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 744
    25th June 2023, 09:31 PM Go to last post
  22. Red face 1920's Cedar Honour Board.

    Started by Brigalow, 11th June 2023 03:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,330
    12th June 2023, 11:10 PM Go to last post
  23. Barstools from ikia

    Started by AlexOsk, 5th May 2023 07:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,205
    8th June 2023, 04:57 PM Go to last post
  24. Staining a small antique tool chest

    Started by BEM, 6th March 2023 09:38 AM
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    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,491
    11th April 2023, 04:36 PM Go to last post
  25. Mahogany Extension Table Restoration

    Started by auscab, 26th December 2017 12:32 AM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,994
    10th March 2023, 03:03 PM Go to last post
  26. Restoring oak Demilune table

    Started by rowan.bradley, 6th March 2023 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 609
    10th March 2023, 08:43 AM Go to last post

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