ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD

Re: fixing antique chairs

Posted By: Bets <NilssonW@ij.net> (p44-135.tnt2.ij.net)
Date: 5/6/4 12:59

In Response To: Re: fixing antique chairs (Greg Scholl)

Sven, Antique furniture in disrepair is definitely a challenge but I've been able to bring several chairs back to life. No doubt the glue joints have totally dried out so best to take your chair completely apart & reglue. [mark all pieces on the ends as you remove them] If you haven't done so already, may I suggest using "Olympic" Antiquing Oil for your finish coat. I put 4 coats on seats, arm rests, etc. Places that will receive the most contact. One other thing. I make it a general rule to never use sandpaper, just varying numbers of steelwool. Sandpaper only as a last resort & use no lower grit than 150. Be gentle. It'll take a lot of elbow grease but your efforts will be worth it. Wish ya luck!

Messages in This Thread

• fixing antique chairs
  sven (66.232.197.198) -- 4/7/4 23:22
  • Re: fixing antique chairs
    Greg Scholl (ct-waterbury1b-56.wtrbct.adelphia.net) -- 4/8/4 00:28
    • Re: fixing antique chairs
      sven (66.232.194.10) -- 4/9/4 23:25
      • Re: fixing antique chairs
        James Schooley (0-1pool247-38.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net) -- 4/9/4 23:41
        • Re: fixing antique chairs
          sven (66.232.193.255) -- 4/15/4 17:52
          • Re: fixing antique chairs
            James Schooley (0-2pool241-191.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net) -- 4/16/4 22:15
            • Re: fixing antique chairs
              Greg Scholl (ct-waterbury1b-56.wtrbct.adelphia.net) -- 4/25/4 18:15
              • Re: fixing antique chairs
                Bets (p44-135.tnt2.ij.net) -- 5/6/4 12:59

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