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  1. pork fat stain removal

    Started by Shedhand, 27th September 2021 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 408
    Shedhand
    27th September 2021, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  2. Red face 5 drawer cedar desk restoration

    Started by G Mack, 10th June 2021 09:00 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 689
    Blackout
    10th September 2021, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  3. Advice on finish lifted from spilled water

    Started by halminator, 22nd August 2021 02:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 471
    halminator
    4th September 2021, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  4. Restoring Stanley tote and knob

    Started by chekkers, 29th August 2021 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 211
    chekkers
    29th August 2021, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  5. work bench protection

    Started by scott71, 12th January 2021 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 867
    woodhog
    16th August 2021, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  6. Resizing solid timber kitchen cupboard doors in Melbourne

    Started by Dengue, 6th August 2021 02:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 671
    chambezio
    13th August 2021, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  7. Glue used in 1880's window sashes

    Started by lostwax, 31st July 2021 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 537
    auscab
    2nd August 2021, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  8. Mixing stains with tung oil?

    Started by DrRob, 23rd July 2021 11:55 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 607
    DrRob
    26th July 2021, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  9. Upcycle/restore vanity

    Started by jillwood, 22nd July 2021 11:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 279
    verawood
    22nd July 2021, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  10. Horologist Please!!

    Started by Simplicity, 14th July 2021 08:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 716
    Chief Tiff
    20th July 2021, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  11. Edwardian couch suite restoration

    Started by bronte049, 19th July 2021 04:04 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 466
    Xanthorrhoeas
    20th July 2021, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  12. Help identify stain to use refinishing a 1939 radio cabinet

    Started by Nnank76, 4th July 2021 11:49 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 527
    Lappa
    6th July 2021, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  13. Advice on refinishing a genuine Californian Redwood outdoor table?

    Started by savvas, 23rd June 2021 06:04 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 672
    savvas
    26th June 2021, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  14. Question Was glue Really Really expensive

    Started by russ57, 8th June 2021 12:51 AM
    chair, dowels, glue 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,334
    russ57
    12th June 2021, 01:06 AM Go to last post

  15. Question Bedhead repair

    Started by AnnaG, 29th May 2021 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 637
    AnnaG
    30th May 2021, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  16. Veneer wrinkled

    Started by Shootrj2003, 23rd February 2021 03:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 634
    Blaidd-Drwg
    19th May 2021, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  17. Recycling to make 3 x 2 desk

    Started by Blackout, 3rd May 2021 06:10 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 453
    orraloon
    6th May 2021, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  18. Yet another Cedar chair

    Started by Thumbthumper, 7th April 2021 04:35 PM
    19 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 635
    dinosour
    19th April 2021, 09:08 PM Go to last post

  19. Dining room jarrah table crack

    Started by headshot10, 16th April 2021 04:36 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 538
    riverbuilder
    18th April 2021, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  20. Roll top desk restoration

    Started by Shedhand, 6th April 2021 11:08 AM
    roll top desk 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 809
    Shedhand
    10th April 2021, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  21. Cedar hall table

    Started by Thumbthumper, 7th April 2021 04:07 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 312
    Thumbthumper
    7th April 2021, 04:07 PM Go to last post

  22. Converting silky oak wardrobe into bookcase / display cabinet

    Started by Blackout, 14th March 2021 07:07 AM
    21 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 823
    Blackout
    21st March 2021, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  23. 1800's Stained Glass Window Frames

    Started by double.d, 19th March 2021 01:09 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 322
    double.d
    19th March 2021, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  24. Silky oak kitchen cabinet recovery into bookcase

    Started by Blackout, 24th January 2021 07:45 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,000
    Blackout
    28th February 2021, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  25. I have a problem

    Started by scottbr, 18th May 2020 05:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 3,559
    auscab
    24th February 2021, 10:27 PM Go to last post

  26. Removing Feet on a chest of drawers

    Started by NigelH, 14th February 2021 02:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 688
    Xanthorrhoeas
    17th February 2021, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  27. WIP... White Cypress Dining Table Restoration

    Started by MattB2085, 7th February 2021 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 351
    MattB2085
    7th February 2021, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  28. Repair to cocktail cabinet door - advice needed please

    Started by Koala-Man, 6th February 2021 11:27 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 557
    Koala-Man
    6th February 2021, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  29. Looking for a Union 2 lever mortise lock

    Started by shedfooting, 17th January 2021 08:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 496
    China
    18th January 2021, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  30. Antique buffet needs new backing board

    Started by susandocurtis, 10th November 2020 10:05 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,896
    susandocurtis
    7th December 2020, 10:14 PM Go to last post

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