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)

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.

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.