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Thanks for the response Hap :) Think I can find this in Melbourne somewhere, the website claims that it restores urathane so should do the trick. Have you used it before?

For the longterm, was...

howdy all, any help would be much appreciated....

I recently picked up a set of Thonet cafe chairs. I'd like to tidy up the finish a little - they don't need to be perfect. In some areas the...

Hi Nad,

It took me ages to find the right antique restoration course (or one at all!), but I will let you in on my secret...

Now, I regularly attend the Melbourne School of Fine Woodworking in...

*ahem* obviously, it's not!! :B

Edwardian period popularly quoted as being 1901 to 1910.

Sorry hap97 if I misled you in anyway, I made an error in dates (some of what I said was true! ;) I...

Hi Shiba,

Are you still needing some advice on your cocktail cabinet? I do these art deco style cabinets alot these days, and can advise you to the best of my recently-garnered knowledge!

1st...

Hi hap97, Have a look at your chair side on. Do the legs come back quite alot (further than the top), like almost a tripping hazzard?! This would indicate it is an older-period original piece - it...

hi there backyarder, looks like you've got yourself a set of Ercol chairs. Any have a sticker or stamp under any of the chairs? In this golden colour, they were crafted in Elm. It's hard to say...

Hi Munruben, I wouldn't sand it back - it looks like there's still a lot of the good old polish on there.

You can easily acheive good results without losing its antique patina by using a...

oxalic acid is available at Bunnings. Be careful with it - it's quite dangerous! make sure to avoid fumes, guard you fingers etc. apply with a cotton bud to keep within the ink stain. good luck!

Hi thumbsucker,

Feel a bit like I'm imposing, but I just wanted to wish you well. Last I remember we were having some to&fro about TAFE.

I have Bipolar disorder, which is well-managed usually,...

Hi there, hope things are going well with getting back on the horse! I've have Bipolar Disorder (well managed now thankfully) and find that woodwork is better than meditation for me.

I recently...

There is also www.padghamupholstery.com.au (in Melbourne) - click on "upholstery supplies".

Although www.diyupholsterysupplies.com.au does look cheaper... I'm about to buy one of their larger size...