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21st September 2009, 12:55 PM
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Thanks for the response Hap :) Think I can find...
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?
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14th September 2009, 12:34 PM
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Reviving Thonet Chair finish?: water-based polyurethane
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... -
12th January 2009, 07:47 PM
Thread: Learning Restoration??? Need help!!
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Melbourne School of Fine Woodworking
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...
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15th August 2008, 12:00 PM
Thread: Chair Identification
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*ahem* obviously, it's not!! :B Edwardian...
*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... -
7th August 2008, 07:52 PM
Thread: Finish on old cocktail cabinet
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Hi Shiba, Are you still needing some advice on...
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!
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7th August 2008, 07:46 PM
Thread: Chair Identification
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Hi hap97, Have a look at your chair side on. Do...
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...
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7th August 2008, 07:23 PM
Thread: Old pommy furniture
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hi there backyarder, looks like you've got...
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...
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7th August 2008, 07:15 PM
Thread: Restore or not, is this worth it?
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Hi Munruben, I wouldn't sand it back - it looks...
Hi Munruben, I wouldn't sand it back - it looks like there's still a lot of the good old polish on there.
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7th August 2008, 07:04 PM
Thread: Ink stains
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oxalic acid is available at Bunnings. Be careful...
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!
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23rd April 2008, 08:06 PM
Thread: Some Good, Some Bad and the Fab News
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Hi thumbsucker, Feel a bit like I'm imposing,...
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.
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23rd April 2008, 07:48 PM
Thread: Ablebody seeking Experianced Mind
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Hi there, hope things are going well with getting...
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.
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30th October 2007, 04:43 PM
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There is also www.padghamupholstery.com.au (in...
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...