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  1. 1950's french beech head and foot board - what wax to use.

    Started by Newbie57, 17th November 2018 08:35 PM
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    Newbie57
    3rd December 2018, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  2. Quilt stand to become towel rack

    Started by Blackout, 2nd December 2018 11:57 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,944
    Blackout
    2nd December 2018, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  3. Chinese lacquered cabinet

    Started by fletty, 4th July 2018 05:07 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,099
    q9
    22nd November 2018, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  4. Drink ring water stain removal.

    Started by Shedhand, 12th October 2018 09:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    Shedhand
    16th November 2018, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  5. Coopers paint stripper

    Started by jonnorris03, 5th July 2011 09:33 AM
    ########, appreciated, belt, cheap, cheers, concern, coopers, covered, detector, door, easy, feedback, healthier, ideas, jon, lead, lol, lot, paint, putting, ring, sander, starts, stripper, stripping
    • Replies: 14
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    JewelsNZ
    11th November 2018, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  6. Woodworm Treatment?

    Started by yvan, 8th November 2018 07:15 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    orraloon
    8th November 2018, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  7. Red Cedar chest of draws resto

    Started by Superbunny, 3rd November 2018 05:36 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Superbunny
    7th November 2018, 09:17 PM Go to last post

  8. Mahogany table surface damage

    Started by peacay, 30th October 2018 04:29 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Lappa
    3rd November 2018, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  9. 1920's silky oak chair?

    Started by Blackout, 3rd November 2018 08:32 AM
    1920s/30s, chair, silky oak 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Blackout
    3rd November 2018, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  10. C1880 G J Lines Bow rocker restoration

    Started by yaryetnom, 10th July 2018 10:12 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    21 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 8,677
    yaryetnom
    8th October 2018, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  11. Oregon Restoration advice for Overseas

    Started by arislgr, 26th September 2018 02:11 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,679
    arislgr
    7th October 2018, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  12. table top repair

    Started by astrid, 22nd September 2018 10:54 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,010
    ian
    23rd September 2018, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  13. Put-U-Up

    Started by Ozcee, 18th August 2018 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,248
    Rodneywt1180b
    4th September 2018, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  14. Smile Shameless self-promotion warning: Vote for me!

    Started by markharrison, 27th August 2018 06:41 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,016
    old1955
    1st September 2018, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  15. Back to finish off that forgotten high school project - from 1986

    Started by Fumbler, 20th July 2018 04:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,190
    Fumbler
    24th July 2018, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  16. Chinese mahjong table..... a restoration?

    Started by fletty, 11th July 2018 11:19 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,885
    fletty
    13th July 2018, 09:37 PM Go to last post

  17. My next 'restoration' challenge.

    Started by russ57, 8th July 2018 12:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,129
    Rye_34
    9th July 2018, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  18. Red cedar meat safe - farm shed find

    Started by Blackout, 20th May 2018 08:34 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    24 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,720
    Blackout
    8th July 2018, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  19. Papier-mâché Victorian chess tilt table

    Started by Blackout, 8th July 2018 06:55 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,667
    Blackout
    8th July 2018, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  20. Tilt table leg repair

    Started by Blackout, 24th May 2018 05:37 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,474
    Blackout
    8th July 2018, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  21. Restoration of old step ladder

    Started by Ranger, 8th July 2018 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,423
    Ranger
    8th July 2018, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  22. How do I fix this..

    Started by russ57, 7th July 2018 06:30 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,427
    burraboy
    8th July 2018, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  23. Question (Aus) Hobby general restoration for profit, worth it ?

    Started by Widget1983, 30th March 2018 06:19 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,054
    Arron
    5th July 2018, 01:38 AM Go to last post

  24. Glass on top of shellac finish?

    Started by Blackout, 8th June 2018 10:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,282
    Blackout
    4th July 2018, 07:15 PM Go to last post

  25. Help wanted to restore small, black (japanned?) note box

    Started by nicked74, 20th June 2018 02:47 PM
    antique, antique and vintage, black japan, box, finish or restore, help or advice, japan, mdf, restore 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Blackout
    27th June 2018, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  26. Do you think I can restore this beautiful exterior siding?

    Started by travelguy73, 24th June 2018 07:18 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,910
    Handyjack
    24th June 2018, 07:29 PM Go to last post

  27. Assistance re restore an 'artisan' front door (seaside)

    Started by graham.murfett, 21st June 2018 11:41 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,315
    Robson Valley
    21st June 2018, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  28. Chair silky oak

    Started by Blackout, 17th June 2018 08:03 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,820
    auscab
    18th June 2018, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  29. A bit of raw restoration humour

    Started by Blackout, 17th June 2018 07:44 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,761
    Blackout
    17th June 2018, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  30. Sideboard Silky Oak top on Maple base

    Started by Blackout, 31st December 2017 10:31 AM
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,076
    Blackout
    15th June 2018, 09:14 PM Go to last post

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