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  1. Chair restoration advice

    Started by Beardy, 11th October 2020 09:14 AM
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    5c077
    2nd December 2020, 01:59 PM Go to last post

  2. Old drawers 1800's?

    Started by Blackout, 20th November 2020 08:43 PM
    16 Attachment(s)
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    markharrison
    29th November 2020, 07:56 PM Go to last post

  3. Bedside table? Small cabinet?

    Started by Charpentier, 28th November 2020 06:34 PM
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    Fuzzie
    29th November 2020, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  4. Antique red cedar drawers

    Started by Blackout, 13th November 2020 08:48 AM
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    ian
    14th November 2020, 08:38 AM Go to last post

  5. Restoring antique dresser advice please

    Started by susandocurtis, 10th July 2020 04:00 PM
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    susandocurtis
    10th November 2020, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  6. Drop front English Oak desk

    Started by Blackout, 8th November 2020 11:14 AM
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    • Replies: 2
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    Blackout
    8th November 2020, 08:01 PM Go to last post

  7. Church pew

    Started by Crunchie, 8th August 2020 11:49 PM
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    Crunchie
    13th October 2020, 12:32 PM Go to last post

  8. My first ever project with a piece of furniture...

    Started by Charpentier, 11th September 2020 12:12 PM
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    • Replies: 22
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    Charpentier
    8th October 2020, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  9. 1956 Dining table

    Started by Dsut, 29th September 2020 02:05 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
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    wood spirit
    5th October 2020, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  10. Singer sewing table

    Started by bueller, 22nd September 2020 09:00 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,212
    John Saxton
    28th September 2020, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  11. Interesting old desk

    Started by Thumbthumper, 15th July 2020 12:09 PM
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    Xanthorrhoeas
    10th September 2020, 02:26 PM Go to last post

  12. How to brass plate steel

    Started by Dengue, 26th August 2020 03:21 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    Tinkicker
    29th August 2020, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  13. Gate leg table from Victoria - Mahogany?

    Started by Blackout, 5th July 2020 06:08 PM
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    • Replies: 21
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    jack620
    9th August 2020, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  14. Silky oak drawers recovery and repair

    Started by Blackout, 25th July 2020 04:05 PM
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    • Replies: 6
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    Blackout
    31st July 2020, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  15. Wind up gramaphone with silky oak cabinet

    Started by Blackout, 26th July 2020 01:05 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 792
    jack620
    27th July 2020, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  16. Kitchen cupboard

    Started by Blackout, 19th July 2020 09:28 AM
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    Blackout
    25th July 2020, 10:31 PM Go to last post

  17. Trialing Evapo-Rust and Inox Lanox for metal recovery and protection

    Started by Blackout, 22nd June 2020 06:45 PM
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    • Replies: 15
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    Blackout
    23rd July 2020, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  18. Old(ish) dining chair restoration questions

    Started by sfGnome, 18th July 2020 05:42 PM
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    elanjacobs
    22nd July 2020, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  19. Vinegar/Water Stuff-Up... tips for cleaning?

    Started by dbyr92, 5th July 2020 10:52 PM
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    dbyr92
    5th July 2020, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  20. Advice for re-finishing mid-century veneer chest of drawers

    Started by dbyr92, 3rd July 2020 06:13 PM
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    dbyr92
    3rd July 2020, 11:21 PM Go to last post

  21. remove enamel paint on French polished side table

    Started by Clinton1, 24th June 2020 08:53 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 606
    Clinton1
    24th June 2020, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  22. Queensland outdoor bench seat

    Started by Blackout, 24th May 2020 07:44 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Blackout
    17th June 2020, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  23. How to Rescue and Re-Use Some Old Timber

    Started by Chris Parks, 14th June 2020 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 981
    orraloon
    15th June 2020, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  24. Cabinet

    Started by selectedgrub, 29th March 2020 12:49 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,417
    selectedgrub
    13th June 2020, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  25. Post Rimu Wooden bed and sideboard / dresser reno. How to finish

    Started by B Langkilde, 10th June 2020 02:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    B Langkilde
    10th June 2020, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  26. Antique coffee table restoration advice

    Started by SydSam, 9th June 2020 12:07 AM
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    • Replies: 2
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    SydSam
    10th June 2020, 12:05 AM Go to last post

  27. Question Which wood i have to choose for a base of restored vintage telephone?

    Started by stainlessidea, 31st May 2020 03:25 AM
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    • Replies: 2
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    orraloon
    31st May 2020, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  28. Large filing cabinet recovery

    Started by Blackout, 28th May 2020 01:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 599
    Blackout
    28th May 2020, 01:43 PM Go to last post

  29. Lightbulb Hatchet Restoration

    Started by NolanF, 27th May 2020 06:42 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 611
    Wimmera Jack
    27th May 2020, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  30. Drawers silky oak

    Started by Blackout, 22nd May 2020 07:25 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 793
    dinosour
    23rd May 2020, 08:21 PM Go to last post
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