Oak Writting Table

Pull out drawer is actually a writing surface with an ink well at the the right rear.

Work complete.

The same procedure was used on the opposite side.

Once the apron was re-aligned, the glue blocks were set.

I am working on securing the legs and apron on this previously refinished (by another) oak writing table.

Depression Era Table

Getting ready to be wrapped and loaded for delivery.

The color process on the top.

Depression Era Table

Repair work completed. Monday starts the color match.

A second look at the replacement squares.

New squares and end strip completes one part of the repair. The old squares were sized to fit the holes from the missing pieces on the rest of the top.

This table was hand made by a craftsman during the depression. Work was not always available so this work was a method of keeping busy. The two tone wood is walnut and white oak. There are some rough pine blocks in the section that requires rebuilding. There is a very thin coat of amber shellac on the surface.

Cane Chair Bottoms

Side and front view of the completed seat.

I am replacing this woven cane seat using 1/4 inch reed. It is a 5 over and under.

French Chair with tortoise shell inlay

All repairs were made using West Systems Epoxy.

Layers are pulled back to show old cane bottom.

French style black chair with tortoise shell inlay has been upholstered over a hand cane bottom. The front leg / frame is broken, and the back suport is loose.

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.