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Got an antique you need to restore. Don't strip it and coat it with polyurethane and ruin it's value. Check in here for traditional finishes and genuine restoration help. Find out the ins and outs and how to keep or enhance it's value. Not just for furniture.

  1. Staining a small antique tool chest

    Started by BEM, 6th March 2023 09:38 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    26 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,911
    BEM
    11th April 2023, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  2. Mahogany Extension Table Restoration

    Started by auscab, 26th December 2017 12:32 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    39 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,304
    auscab
    10th March 2023, 03:03 PM Go to last post

  3. Restoring oak Demilune table

    Started by rowan.bradley, 6th March 2023 06:16 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 716
    auscab
    10th March 2023, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  4. Pembroke Table question

    Started by Anotherplane, 25th February 2023 08:10 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,208
    Anotherplane
    2nd March 2023, 02:27 AM Go to last post

  5. Tool chest light restoration

    Started by The Spin Doctor, 23rd February 2023 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 678
    The Spin Doctor
    27th February 2023, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  6. Restore the leather surface of an English desk without replacement?

    Started by Tobias Claren, 20th February 2023 07:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 831
    China
    23rd February 2023, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  7. Red Mahogany House

    Started by froger, 13th February 2023 09:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 861
    Mobyturns
    14th February 2023, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  8. Restoring a confessional booth.

    Started by dingolingo, 31st January 2023 12:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 836
    orraloon
    1st February 2023, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  9. How does acetone effect patina?

    Started by greeno1645, 27th January 2023 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 927
    yvan
    28th January 2023, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  10. Advice for Antique Rocking Horse Mane Removal.

    Started by dyl, 27th January 2023 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 557
    bruceward51
    28th January 2023, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  11. Palisander table - one part is lighter than the rest

    Started by malteekj, 27th January 2023 07:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 693
    auscab
    28th January 2023, 12:03 AM Go to last post

  12. Camphor sea chest

    Started by Tonyz, 11th January 2023 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 802
    Tonyz
    11th January 2023, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  13. Kalmar table

    Started by Thewife, 29th December 2022 09:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 672
    double.d
    29th December 2022, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  14. newbie with old oak dining table...

    Started by helend, 25th November 2022 04:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 851
    double.d
    27th November 2022, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  15. can you use high grain alcohol to mix with shellac flakes?

    Started by acadnut, 2nd November 2022 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 630
    Blaidd-Drwg
    25th November 2022, 12:54 AM Go to last post

  16. Nice Old Clock story .

    Started by auscab, 20th November 2022 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 494
    auscab
    20th November 2022, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  17. New sassafras hall table top

    Started by Swifty, 15th November 2022 02:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 699
    Picko
    16th November 2022, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  18. Wood filler for pergola restoration

    Started by Jekkil, 11th November 2022 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 974
    crowie
    11th November 2022, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  19. Cheap Grandfather Clock, Darken Wood & Wooden Veneer

    Started by EagerBeaver71, 23rd November 2019 12:05 PM
    7 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    antique and vintage, darkening, grandfather clock 54 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 100
    • Views: 9,353
    EagerBeaver71
    26th October 2022, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  20. Family antique - Writing slope

    Started by Lyle, 12th October 2022 02:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 983
    BEM
    14th October 2022, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  21. Victorian? Walnut? Secretaire Bookcase

    Started by Mithrandir, 2nd October 2022 10:11 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 791
    ubeaut
    4th October 2022, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  22. Teak sideboard - what have I done wrong? Please help

    Started by voteforpedro, 15th September 2022 08:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 754
    malb
    17th September 2022, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  23. First wardrobe restoration project (amateur) - advice wanted!

    Started by Vic Boma, 3rd September 2022 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 453
    Vic Boma
    3rd September 2022, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  24. Vise restoration filler

    Started by BEM, 12th August 2022 03:56 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 1,591
    BEM
    3rd September 2022, 02:04 PM Go to last post

  25. Stripping 2 pack doors

    Started by PaulJacobs, 26th August 2022 07:49 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 424
    China
    27th August 2022, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  26. removing gloss from dining table.

    Started by Tonyz, 24th August 2022 09:25 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 513
    Tonyz
    26th August 2022, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  27. 1970s Norwegian teak coffee table

    Started by Purfler, 19th August 2022 11:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 555
    Purfler
    21st August 2022, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  28. Restoring a Wooton desk - shellac and stains

    Started by surfdabbler, 2nd February 2022 11:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,574
    Tonyz
    4th August 2022, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  29. dining table project

    Started by Tonyz, 18th July 2022 10:50 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 710
    Tonyz
    23rd July 2022, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  30. Butchers block restoration

    Started by cambo811, 3rd July 2022 11:57 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 763
    cambo811
    5th July 2022, 11:43 AM Go to last post

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