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  1. 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 :)

    I'd love some advice re...
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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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    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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    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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    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...
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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...

    I've attached a couple more pictures (sorry, couldn't seem to...
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    All done. Very happy with the result :)

    All done. Very happy with the result :)
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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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    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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    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,...
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