Antique Flame Mahogany Sideboard, Circa 1820's

2 looks at the finished piece. One was taken in the workshop, and the other in the client's home.

Antique Flame Mahogany Sideboard, Circa 1820's

Sorry about the glare on the 2nd door. New veneer and old matching.

Now with one door on, the flame pattern shows.

With the finishing process completed, rub out and assembly begins. The top, case and drawers have been rubbed and polished.

Antique Flame Mahogany Sideboard, Circa 1820's

New 1/2 mortise locks and keyhole escutcheons are fitted.

Adding new veneer to the door fronts.

Making sure all joints and frame are square.

The bottom, back and interior frame work has to be reworked.

The drawers are in good condition...no missing veneer.

The doors have been cleaned to show the flame pattern of the mahogany

This 1820-40 piece has a gun shot wound from a Civil War bullet. It is our chance now to restore this piece to its real beauty.

Teak Dining Set

The table and 6 chairs have been returned to the owner's home.

Walnut Veneer Dining Table

The walnut veneer dining table has moisture damage to the leaf and veneer edges. There is twisting in the apron boards and in the extension slider.
















The leaf on edge showing moisture damage to the substrate.

The substrate layers were glued with epoxy resign, and placed in the bag of the vacuum press.

The table leaf after coming out of the vacuum press.

The finished table in our workshop. Finished work always looks better in the home setting.

The finished table at home.

Using Antiques for Today's Flat Screens

The Queen Anne china cabinet has been converted to house a 37 inch flat screen. The top shelf is used to store the cable receiver and modem.

Walnut Dining Table

This walnut dining table came into the shop in late December requiring some structural alterations to fit the need of the owner. The table was built in the mid 1960's by a local amateur woodworker.We begin with cutting back the 1-1/2 inch by 6 inch frame to give clearance for the knees to move under the table. We also split the donut shape base so extensions could be added. The original set up accommodated one leaf using a slide cleat. The table and one leaf had only been finished on one side. Each top section was reconstructed to relieve as much cupping as possible. The original leaf was also cut, and then crossed cut shallow, clamped flat, and filled with epoxy resign.

With the table extensions attached and both leaves fitted, the stroke sander helped to level the top surface.

During the finishing process, the table is allowed to dry dull after applying grain filler.

The finished table has been delivered to its new home.
Notice the cut back structure through the chair

backs that allow the knees to slide under the

table with comfort.