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27th August 2013, 12:23 PM
Thread: Advice needed for some new projects
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Nice looking chest you have there. I love the...
Nice looking chest you have there. I love the color.
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10th August 2013, 03:39 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Well I just went through all the pieces and it...
Well I just went through all the pieces and it looks like only one is in great shape. I have about 3-4 which have borer damage ranging from extensive to little damage and the other pieces have been...
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10th August 2013, 01:45 PM
Thread: Advice needed for some new projects
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Sounds like you got a nice chest at a great price...
Sounds like you got a nice chest at a great price now we need pics please
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9th August 2013, 03:21 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Hi Libertine, thanks so much for that. The...
Hi Libertine, thanks so much for that. The backboard panels are 1050mm long 155mm wide and 12mm thick.
I'm in Blackburn so about 45min away which isn't to bad if the panels you have are suitable.
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30th July 2013, 09:46 PM
Thread: Another new member
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Thanks, it's a great site and glad to have found...
Thanks, it's a great site and glad to have found it.:)
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30th July 2013, 10:23 AM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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I'm preying it's old damage and therefore the...
I'm preying it's old damage and therefore the chest as it stands is still in great shape once a few pieces of wood have to replaced or fixed.
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29th July 2013, 09:23 AM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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I wish, I do have a garage fridge/freezer but...
I wish, I do have a garage fridge/freezer but it's not big enough. I will leave the chest for a few weeks maybe a month and see if there is any evidence of new damage. I have placed a few strips of...
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28th July 2013, 01:30 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Well I'm a little sad right now not sure if I...
Well I'm a little sad right now not sure if I have got myself a job that's a lost cause. I have removed the pine boards on the back of the unit and was upset to find they were more damaged than first...
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28th July 2013, 10:51 AM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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I understand what you mean about stress relief....
I understand what you mean about stress relief. I'm just doing the sanding at the moment and enjoying it.
Thanks I understand what you are saying and it all makes sense but having never done... -
26th July 2013, 06:26 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Thanks Horsecroft88 you have been a big help. I...
Thanks Horsecroft88 you have been a big help.
I think you have convinced me about using Shellac as those photos you posted are stunning. I want to do this right and although I'm not planning on... -
25th July 2013, 05:47 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Some good advise there, thanks. From what I...
Some good advise there, thanks.
From what I can see the damage isn't extensive to other parts of the draw so I'll go get some spray and give the effected parts a good spray. I will get some quotes... -
25th July 2013, 04:26 PM
Thread: Another new member
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:) Thanks for the warm welcome. Sent from my...
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
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25th July 2013, 03:34 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Thank you Horseroft88 for such a lengthy reply...
Thank you Horseroft88 for such a lengthy reply and Burraboy both your posts are appreciated.
So it looks like I have borer damage not termites, it's so weird the way the damage has happened. They... -
24th July 2013, 08:57 PM
Thread: Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
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Restoring a red Cedar chest of drawers.
Hi everyone, I'm new here but if possible I would like some advise on an antique chest of drawers I just purchased. I'm going to strip it right back and give it a varnish finish as the grain is just...
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24th July 2013, 08:36 PM
Thread: Another new member
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Another new member
Hi everyone I just purchased an antique chest of drawers that needs a little restoration. I've been doing a little googling for tips on how to do things etc and came across this site. If you guys and...