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You might be right.

Unfortunately I'm picking it up in a few weeks when passing through the area but looking at it closely it does look like a plaster detail.

Perhaps I need to find a...

Hi all,

So we have our first little one on the way... Which gives me a bit of time to finish this project.

I reckon I have an above average ability in the DIY and repair department and am...

Cheers guys. Is there any point staining them with a cabbots style Jarrah stain or should I really just not bother?

Hi there,

I am building a number of raised garden beds out of new jarrah sleepers (200 x 75).

I'm Wanting to try retain the red natural colour and help preserve the timber a little,

what...

Thanks for the tip beefy.

They do look well fastened so this may not be the way to go.

Yet to have a crack at it guys - A little manic with work which hasn't given me the time to try sort it...

These look look a little awesome!

Thanks guys, I will let you know how I go when I have a moment to give it a crack.

I had a close look at it in the sun today and I'm thinking backing it isn't going to work. Looks more like a...

Hi pipeclay, when you say understanding of the process, could you provide some detail?

Thanks Dean - I'll have a look at bunnings.

can someone tell me what the threaded stud is called? ...

Thanks for the responses guys and moving the request to the right area Mods.

I am based in Glebe - if that helps.

I actually think you might be right that it is a stud which was screwed into...

Hi guys,

I am in the process of restoring a heavy outdoor garden chair - it looks like the cheaper bunnings copies but is solid, heavy and old - i.e the orignal that all the dodgy remakes have...

So it's nearly time for staining.

the bowed leg has stayed bowed regardless of a variety of methods used.

Im working my way through the higher grade sand papers atm but am looking to dye some...

Lid be keen to hear how you go and even see some pictures.

im think of using some dyes in a current piece.

So I'm getting very close to the Finishing components with this.

I am thinking of staining the top with various different stain colours to highlight the flowers etc.

My question is, If I was to...

Cheers Thumbthumper.

Spent a couple more hours on it on Sunday. Have de-assembled it which makes it a lot easier to work with. Slotted it temporarily back together until I get to it next...

I'm thinking of buying a Dremmel to help clean out th carved areas.

What are people's thoughts on that?

Keen to strip it back out as much as possible and also to sand back the top to a clean...

Thanks for the info!

yes it did look like japanning and yes it's a pain in the butt.


Im thinking of shellacing. Have never done this before but keen to give it a go. May need some more...

Hi guys,

I've moved my thread to here

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f173/restoration-art-nouveau-stand-165027/#post1613703

Now that the prep work has started. It'd be great to get your...

Hi guys,

So i've started to make some progress in prepping this piece.

Paint stripper didn't work, neither did metho or steelwool - so it was down to 80 Grit paper.

Pictures so far of...

Ok guys, this is a little crazy.


started with metho and a course steel wool - no joy.


Applied paint stripper.... And NOTHING. It barely bubbled the surface. Regardless of how long I left...

ExKellick - Thanks so much for your time in putting that response together. It's helped a lot. Unfortunately I've been out of action so am yet to put it into practice. Hopefully this weekend.
...

Cheers mark,

looking to get onto it this weekend. I'll try methylated spirits and some steel wool over the weekend and see how best I can clean it up. Waxing it sounds interesting - may be a...

Has anyone else had problems buying this guide. I get a server error every time I try to pay.

Sigh...

Hi guys,

I've finally gotten around to starting this project:

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/what-finish-restoration-art-nouveau-piece-162783/

Yet to work out what kind of finish this...

Hi Steve - I haven't as yet tried removing it, but based on the condition of the top, it looks like someone has taken to it with paint stripper at some stage.

Does Japanning or Black Lacquer come...

Anybody?

:no:

Hi there,

i have been restoring a few prices of late in my spare time however I've picked myself up a piece which will stretch me a little further.I think it's an art nouveau styled piece which...