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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. Moved: masonite and asbestos

    Started by logankevin2007, 8th July 2008 09:53 AM
    asbestos, masonite
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  2. Moved: new plane restoration project

    Started by tanii51, 5th June 2008 11:08 PM
    plane, project, restoration
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  3. Moved: Converting an old pine cupboard

    Started by mic-d, 22nd April 2009 03:19 PM
    converting, cupboard, pine
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  4. Restoring Stanley tote and knob

    Started by chekkers, 29th August 2021 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 160
    chekkers
    29th August 2021, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  5. Mid century chairs - what's the finish?

    Started by a_bit_rough, 15th November 2021 05:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 170
    a_bit_rough
    15th November 2021, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  6. Upcycle/restore vanity

    Started by jillwood, 22nd July 2021 11:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 214
    verawood
    22nd July 2021, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  7. 1800's Stained Glass Window Frames

    Started by double.d, 19th March 2021 01:09 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 240
    double.d
    19th March 2021, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  8. Cactus Juiice

    Started by Mervyn Mitchell, 12th November 2021 12:01 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 241
    Mervyn Mitchell
    12th November 2021, 12:01 AM Go to last post

  9. Cedar hall table

    Started by Thumbthumper, 7th April 2021 04:07 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 243
    Thumbthumper
    7th April 2021, 04:07 PM Go to last post

  10. Moved: Repairing an old workbench - Part I - Wood grubs

    Started by Theodor, 9th April 2009 02:10 AM
    grubs, repairing, wood, workbench
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  11. What to use to rejuvenate Piano finish French Polishing

    Started by FenceFurniture, 17th April 2024 11:57 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 270
    FenceFurniture
    19th April 2024, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  12. WIP... White Cypress Dining Table Restoration

    Started by MattB2085, 7th February 2021 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 271
    MattB2085
    7th February 2021, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  13. Small silky oak table for NY

    Started by Blackout, 2nd January 2022 10:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 275
    Blackout
    2nd January 2022, 10:27 PM Go to last post

  14. my first restoration mid century modern

    Started by mitchells, 1st July 2022 01:09 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 276
    mitchells
    1st July 2022, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  15. pork fat stain removal

    Started by Shedhand, 27th September 2021 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 297
    Shedhand
    27th September 2021, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  16. Old red cedar drawers

    Started by Blackout, 3rd January 2022 07:23 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 317
    Horsecroft88
    10th January 2022, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  17. Smile Parker teak veneer sideboard and table restoration advice

    Started by DanDav, 3rd February 2024 03:51 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 320
    DanDav
    3rd February 2024, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  18. Wooden Metronome Restoration

    Started by ChPLAT, 28th September 2021 01:51 PM
    metronome, restoration, shellac
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 342
    russ57
    30th September 2021, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  19. Unknown ugly white marks on wooden dining table (water, heat or something else?)

    Started by Clueless12345, 2nd February 2022 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 344
    Clueless12345
    2nd February 2022, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  20. Door repair

    Started by Pappy, 7th October 2021 10:40 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 361
    Pappy
    9th October 2021, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  21. Ming Dynasty Style chair restoration

    Started by larry1000, 12th February 2022 06:48 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 367
    larry1000
    12th February 2022, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  22. Question Restoring an old hardwood table with carved legs.

    Started by augellm, 2nd April 2022 05:29 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 369
    augellm
    3rd April 2022, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  23. Wardrobe from SEQ (how to strip the reliefs)

    Started by Blackout, 21st April 2024 01:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 371
    jack620
    26th April 2024, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  24. Cracked Standing Lamp Base

    Started by kahlua_khan, 15th November 2021 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 373
    Xanthorrhoeas
    28th November 2021, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  25. Stripping 2 pack doors

    Started by PaulJacobs, 26th August 2022 07:49 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 373
    China
    27th August 2022, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  26. Wood Species

    Started by daveone23, 14th February 2024 01:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 379
    daveone23
    14th February 2024, 01:23 AM Go to last post

  27. Recycling to make 3 x 2 desk

    Started by Blackout, 3rd May 2021 06:10 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 383
    orraloon
    6th May 2021, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  28. Repairing an old floor mirror

    Started by mic-d, 27th February 2024 05:38 PM
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 386
    mic-d
    28th February 2024, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  29. 1936

    Started by double.d, 1st February 2022 08:49 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 386
    Camelot
    2nd February 2022, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  30. Edwardian couch suite restoration

    Started by bronte049, 19th July 2021 04:04 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 396
    Xanthorrhoeas
    20th July 2021, 02:00 PM Go to last post
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