Antique Sleeper Sofa Frame Repair

The front skirt board is off the frame, and the left side facing arm is not secure.

Sofa frame with folded out sleeper mechanism.

The sofa frame without the sleeper mechanism.

The sofa arm / left side is removed to find out why it is wobbling.

Repairs to back frame in progress.

The frame repair is complete.

The pivot pin block has separated from the main back frame.

The pivot pin block has been secured to the frame.

The sofa back has been closed up after completing all the frame repairs.

The pivot socket block was removed, and the split block glued.

The pivot socket block has been repaired and replaced.

This skirt board was originally attached with wood screws. The holes will not hold for new screws.

Tee nuts secured under the upholstery of the skirt board.

We are looking at the screw heads of the 1/4 -20 x 1 inch machine used with Tee nuts to secure the front skirt board to the metal frame.

The repair work on the sofa frame is complete. 3 seat cushions go with this sofa.

Ashley Furniture Rectangle Dining Table

Multiple scratches in the sanded area on the left. Deep gouge in the small area on the right.

Surface scratches repaired. The table is ready to go.

Re-working Sofa Springs

I do not cut fabric and sew, but I can fix this.

Opened and ready to go.

Front to back tie process is complete. Side to side still has old twine to be removed. Springs are secured on the new jute webbing with Klinch-It fasteners.

The tie process is complete. The sofa is ready for the burlap and closing.

Ready for the three seat cushions, and a trip back to the owner.

Rocking Chair Seat

Original seat cover.

Old batten and filler.

Old burlap cover with springs pushing out.

Broken seat spring cord.

Seat springs have been tied.

Burlap over the springs. Ready for seat foundation, cover, and fabric.

Finished seat.

Oak Buffet

The drawer front molding will be removed for repair. A pattern will be made of the right side, flipped so that it will give the correct profile for the left side, and then carved.

The top is showing too much damage. I will have to strip it first. Then finish it back in the yellow golden oak so it will match the rest of the work.

The top is ready to go.

The original look was a very yellow golden oak. Inner work of the drawer sockets was done to give the drawers a smooth pull out and push in.

The first glaze step will be wiped as it drys.

First glaze (burnt umber), sealed. Second glaze (black), sealed. 3 coats of full gloss finish, 1 coat of semi-gloss, and final coat of flat finish. The inside section was painted antique white first so that finish could be applied giving it a furniture feel too.

Finished piece has been returned to its home.

Poplar Parlor Table

Poplar parlor table is wobbly, has a broken leg, trim moulding missing, and a broken bottom shelf.

Someone previously repaired this table with blocks of particle board and blue electric tape.

Chipped out edges on bottom shelf.

New poplar board glued on, and profile outlined for cutting.

The leg on the right was broken, and it has been repaired.

The repaired top has been finished and ready for assembly.

Legs are set in cherry blocks. Small yellow level is used to make sure the bottom shelf will be parallel with the top.

Repairs are complete. The table is solid and stable.

Wicker Plant Stand

Loose parts and twisted out of shape.

Repairs have been made, and the piece clamped flush to the top surface of the table saw.

Repairs complete and standing level.

Table leg repair

One repaired leg has been put on the pedestal.

Repairing the legs.

2 legs,,,4 pieces.

I am having to repair work from the butcher of wood. You can see a previous repair of one leg with the crack line.(left)