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Hi there. Would love to see pics of the desk. Maybe consider continuing this thread as a WIP for others to chip in ? Lawry:U

Happy New Year to you Dave, and all others on this thread!

Keep up the good work on the renos. Too damn hot here to do much work....expected 41 degrees tomorrow!! (excuses, excuses!!)

A mate...

Hi there Dave...I'm back after a long absence from the forum, and glad to see this is still a live thread!! Will catch up on it.
Alas, before you ask, I have NOT commenced any new project yet...too...

Geoff...is there any such thing as a free lunch??:U I do have some comeback with swmbo as she is developing an interest in collecting some form of beswick figurines....6 so far! Much to her dislike...

Dave, I have had a significant trade restriction placed on me by SWMBO until such time as I prove myself further with existing projects -in-waiting!!! What is it that she just doesn't not...

Now I feel usefull...sort of!!:wink: Keep on going oh master shellac sensai!

Ahhhh......................and so it begins!!!!!! The Master is in residence!!! :U Your move Ian!!

Some great looking pieces thee Ian. Once you decide which you will start with, post your project and see who comes out of he woodwork!! You may be pleasantly surprised, not just at the help, but at...

Ian....make sure you do follow through mate...there are some incredibly talented folks lurking on this forum, and if you;'re serious, and prepared to be 'grasshopper' for a while, sensais will...

Egyptian? Really? If so it would be quite well made. UNlikely to only have glued legs imho., but as others have said, removing upholstery is not as daunting as it sounds, and may reveal screws. ...

Yes, I'll accept that turn of phrase..."Pending" sounds potentially motivating!!! :B I do have a small coffee table that I have simply used Restora a finish on, but want to actually strip back and...

Looking good Dave! (By the way, is ANYONE else looking at this thread?? It seems to be a bit like the Two Ronnies definition of dialogue...Monologue..one person talking to themselves..Dialogue = 2...

Eagerly awaiting the artisan fruits!!

Just a bit of perfectionistic tendency here Dave???:q
Get well quick mate so we can see progress (says me who is doing no restoring at the moment!!) Lawry

Bugger! Dave, you've beaten my record...I thought my old thread on the desk was monumental......6509 views and 115 posts over 8 pages in less than 2 months!! Well, I guess that means there are folks...

Looks beautiful Dave. Nothing beats the look of freshly shellaced timber I reckon!!! Can't see where the missing piece is though, unless I'm missing something myself?? L

Theres also a Boxmaking and a Marquetry sub forum where folks with more knowledge of dealing with inlay etc. may lurk! I'd be keen to see if there are any replies regrdless, as I have also got an...

Dave, looking forward o he pics. I'm particularly keen to see the before/ after repair job, and the detail of the old repairs. Cheers, L

:U:U:U Well done Dave...I've had pressure from a few people to get on with a project or two!!! I do miss the waxing off stage...sort of a celebration of effort!!
How did you go with the pics...

Dave, you're putting some of us to shame by actually getting on with the projects and posting!!!! :- I didn't even manage to get to he Brisbane timber show this weekend...so much in the way!! (and...

Dave, sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Its tough with oldies...going through some fun & games with mine at the moment! In the midst of other things proving challenging at the moment, this is...

ANdrew....you're now probably getting the message that this is ineded a valuable & value piece of furniture...not one to let the 2nd hand punters get hold of cheaply!! What State are you in? Surely...

Wow! What a beautiful piece, and no doubt some sentimental value for you?? Maybe you will find a space for it ion your life?? Its one of those pieces I would struggle to move on to a stranger!! ...

Great to see the level of work you're going to on this. I'm particularly interested in your approach with the veneer 'dings' and using a rubbing etc. I have an early 1900's desk I should start on...

Hi vincentvega. Cant help with timber type, but it looks a little like some of the better quality Indonesian rainforest hardwoods..possibly mahogany Others on here are more expert in this. ...

.....All in the spirit of goodwill & helpfulness!! :wink:

Good progress Dave. I have just the perfect spot for it when its finished!!

Glad to hear you weren't affected by the terrible fires down there. We;ve survived the floods other than one hell...

INteresting project Dave...all you need now are the Greek Goddesses!! :q

Hope you're not being affected by the terrible bushfires around you? Lawry

Silly thing to say..really now, Dave?? :q

Hi nicmm22! Looks like a really cool project to cut your teeth on! Do you have any idea how old the piece is? Looks to be mid 1900's to me, but others here may have better ideas! I ask because I...

Plenty of help on here, so as Horescroft suggests, post away, and include pics..help will arrive, so look out!!

Hi chonges, and welcome to the forum. Couple of questions.....is the actual damage (not the finish.) something you can re-fix easily? The pics suggest a screwdriver &/or hammer would work. Or is...

Might depend on what timber you have used. One thing to be aware of with some birds, particularly parrots, is that they may also enjoy a bite or two of the feeder, so you want a finish that wont...

Dave...good to see you back on the saddle (or the sandpaper!) Looking like a nice piece already, and yes, I have also had major issues with replies/ photos on the forum of late. In posting on the...

Great...go for it! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful piece finished!! :)

ANgelmark, others on here with vastly more experience than me might want to chip in with their views. My limited expereience with a more open grain English Oak...if you want, look at an old thread...

Welcome back Angelmark! From your description ( a pic would help) I suggest you're probably OK to prep for shellac. I was fairly sure that you would get to the shade/ colour you were after by a bit...

Nice job....well done! Npow the big question.....whats your NEXT project??? :q Lawry

Cheers Jim..yes, I think in certain situations, RaF is the go. Particularly if the actual surface is in reasonable condition, and the finish not too far gone! I'm re-webbing / springing some old...

Hi Bessie,
Looks like a great project for you!! And you will get plenty of help from folks on here...its been a saviour for some of my projects!
Re the colour..looks like original finish was...

Cheers Dave...yup..love bringing it back into family use again!!!:U

Welcome back Dave....lookig forward to your next steps.
I'm going to do a little bit of upholstery repairs next (no wood finishing involved here) on my 1890's granfather/ granmother chairs &...

Dave..all quiet here from you since your trip. You didnt break a leg or something crazy like that I hope?? Get cracking sunshine...let's go, let's go, let's go!!!:D

Well folks, no I havent dropped off the edge of he earth, although thewe last few weeks that might have been a good thing!!

My old late 1800's piano stool is now done, and stands proudly in the...

Impressive!! Looks awesome! Did you make your own F Polish froj shellac, or use ready made? Also, a few lines on your process would go down a treat on this forum...there are many eyes watching!! ...

Happy hbolidays Dave!! Until our next series of installments then..... Lawry

Ahhhh....Zeit zu bekennen! Mein Einsatz von BING Übersetzer ist ausgezeichnet!
(again..for those who dont speak German....."Time to confess! My used of Bing translater is excellent!!! :o:o) But glad...

Hi Jim, yup....I have come across that breed of horse many a time!!

Re the pading..I figure I can do a bit of sitting on it to compress it. Otherwise, my only option is probably to remove the...

A bit more progress! :U
Now that I've satisfied myself that keying the stool right back will really not be a good option (deep scratches, etc.) I decided to go ahead and have a shot at the webbing...

Hi Alex, and hi Antipodes!!
I have to agree with Antipodes on pretty much all the points responded to. Shellac is by far the prefferred option, and really a novice (ME!) can do it!! If you;'re...