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13th December 2019, 09:08 AM
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Does it look to you to be a cheap imitation of a...
Does it look to you to be a cheap imitation of a french made day bed?
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13th December 2019, 01:08 AM
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465658465659 Needs recovering and its solid.
465658465659 Needs recovering and its solid.
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12th December 2019, 11:06 PM
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Gosh I wish I did. No I dont.
Gosh I wish I did. No I dont.
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12th December 2019, 09:21 AM
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To be honest I am not sure of its value. I was...
To be honest I am not sure of its value. I was told it is old, and certainly it appears that this is so. The repair could be costly..but what is costly exactly?
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11th December 2019, 08:05 AM
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Thanks for replying Derek. I have no idea as to...
Thanks for replying Derek. I have no idea as to the timber. The day bed or bench is I think fairly old, not that that helps. I wouldnt give it a go myself, as I have absolutely no idea where to...
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10th December 2019, 10:33 PM
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New foot required for a french day bed - Perth
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I acquired a french day bed but it needs a new foot. One of them has broken off, so I am wondering if there is a woodturner prepared to make a new one for me? I am not sure what timber the bed... -
4th March 2019, 12:45 PM
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Thanks Cleokitty. I have finished the mirror. I...
Thanks Cleokitty. I have finished the mirror. I contacted a master gilder who gave me some invaluable advice, especially on the gold glue and transfer gold to use.
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9th December 2018, 11:51 AM
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Thanks Xanthorrhoeas. ...
Thanks Xanthorrhoeas. 446585446586446587446588446589 The previous owner has painted areas with gold coloured paint, and this should be removed, plus repairs to some plaster work is required. I have...
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5th December 2018, 11:32 AM
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Thanks cava. I have searched it on the net and...
Thanks cava. I have searched it on the net and noted several ways of restoring it, so maybe I should take the plunge and see what happens.
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4th December 2018, 03:00 PM
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Antique gilt mirror. Not timber but would like ideas please if possible
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I am looking at buying an antique Victorian gilt convex mirror that needs work. I contacted mirror restoration people who said to remove the gold paint and restore some of the plaster work... -
3rd December 2018, 11:36 AM
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Thank you Rob and Blackout. I did try waxing but...
Thank you Rob and Blackout. I did try waxing but it wasnt right, so removed the wax and applied three coats of shellac that I had premixed with a spirit stain. To reduce the shine I then applied...
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19th November 2018, 10:55 AM
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Thanks Rob. I did try using a natural wax but was...
Thanks Rob. I did try using a natural wax but was as you said. I do have shellac, both orange and button. I could also add spirit based tint which is what I will try. I am not that confident to try...
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17th November 2018, 08:35 PM
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1950's french beech head and foot board - what wax to use.
Hi all. New to this forum, and hoping someone can point me in the right direction please. I have a 1950's french beech head and foot board with two side rails from which I have stripped the...