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17th April 2015, 05:47 PM
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Restoring and finishing an oak pedestal desk
Hello all
I have acquired an old pedestal office desk. Era maybe 1920's or 1930's? Is it oak?
Have used metho and fine steel wool to strip one drawer. Fairly easy :)
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24th June 2013, 09:55 PM
Thread: Restoration of inlaid boxes
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Thanks, i've started a thread with a link to this...
Thanks, i've started a thread with a link to this under Restoration and also Marquetry as suggested. Thanks for your patience while I find my way around the forum.
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24th June 2013, 09:48 PM
Thread: Restoration of antique inlay
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Restoration of antique inlay
I've got a couple of small antique inlaid boxes I would like to clean up. please see my post in 'Finishing' (oops, not the best spot to put it, i'm new to this). any wisdom on the subject greatly...
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24th June 2013, 09:34 PM
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Restoration of inlaid boxes
ok, i'm new to this - seems I didn't put my post in the best spot. would really appreciate any wisdom members might have to share re restoration of antique inlay, please have a look here in...
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14th June 2013, 09:54 AM
Thread: Restoration of inlaid boxes
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Restoration of inlaid boxes
I have two small inlaid boxes for restoration.
The inlay seems in tact on both but feels a bit rough to the touch. One box has a couple of chips on the corners. Original varnish/finish is almost... -
13th June 2013, 01:43 PM
Thread: Silky oak desk project - advice welcome
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Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the positive feedback and interest in my little desk project. Sorry for the slow reply - other things got in the way...
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1st October 2012, 09:06 AM
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All done. Very happy with the result :)
All done. Very happy with the result :)
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27th September 2012, 06:16 PM
Thread: Silky oak desk project - advice welcome
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Thanks for your interest Lawry, i think i will...
Thanks for your interest Lawry, i think i will opt for elbow grease, followed by blond shellac and wax. Cheers.
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25th September 2012, 08:21 AM
Thread: Silky oak desk project - advice welcome
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Thanks v much for your replies. I have finished...
Thanks v much for your replies. I have finished taking off the old shellac and sanded back with up to 240 garnet paper. Then re-done with metho and steel wool because of the remaining staining in the...
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21st September 2012, 01:12 PM
Thread: Silky oak desk project - advice welcome
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Silky oak desk project - advice welcome
Hello, I have a silky oak desk that I want to restore and would really welcome some advice on how to achieve the best finish. While I've successfully done a few small restoration jobs before (chairs,...