http://thewoodwhisperer.com/antique-restoration/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://thewoodwhisperer.com/antique-restoration/#comment-100495 Bill Mon, 30 May 2011 19:56:23 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=6579#comment-100495 Years ago I finished an old oak roll top desk with boiled linseed oil. The finish looked very much like other period furniture and has held up quite well, I was wondering if Adam uses this finish at all. Years ago I finished an old oak roll top desk with boiled linseed oil. The finish looked very much like other period furniture and has held up quite well, I was wondering if Adam uses this finish at all.

]]> http://thewoodwhisperer.com/antique-restoration/#comment-43661 Andre Tue, 19 May 2009 20:44:19 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=6579#comment-43661 A couple of years ago, I helped a friend re-finish and repair an old (read antique [150 years], not junky) dresser that had been in his family for longer than anyone could remember. After weeks (months?) of internet searches and countless library books consulted, I also settled on orange shelac, along with various dyes for colour. I also found out that Lee Valey sells period correct screws and flat nails. After another month or so of work, we managed to get the piece looking like new, while still keeping it's old patina. We even fixed the structural issues too. I was a daunting task, but with patience it turned out great!! Good luck with yours!!! A couple of years ago, I helped a friend re-finish and repair an old (read antique [150 years], not junky) dresser that had been in his family for longer than anyone could remember. After weeks (months?) of internet searches and countless library books consulted, I also settled on orange shelac, along with various dyes for colour. I also found out that Lee Valey sells period correct screws and flat nails. After another month or so of work, we managed to get the piece looking like new, while still keeping it’s old patina. We even fixed the structural issues too. I was a daunting task, but with patience it turned out great!! Good luck with yours!!!

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