Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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)

Retail Repairs



The good stuff...MADE IN MALAYSIA I see new pieces like this and think back to the days of being in the furniture factories in the USA. Quality is GONE.


Repair and ready to go.

Child's Cane Chair

Metal frame chair with single direction caning.


Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Antique Tall Oak Panel Bed > Queen


New legs were milled and attached to the existing legs using biscuits, recessed wood screws, and West Systems Epoxy.


New 82 inch long bed rails are 4/4 thick. Thankful to have a 12 foot ceiling when using the table saw to cut mortises for new hook-in hardware.




The bed was set up to check for proper measurements and adjustments.






Yes, the wood was stained yellow to gain the base color needed.












The first glaze step with sealer.


















Up on buckets. The first glaze step is coming up too light. A second application is needed.














A second glaze step gives the new wood an old look. A sealer has been added.



































5/0 Conversion project is complete.