This nice old cherry Hepplewhite chest had two legs broken off, plus a third so loose it had to be removed and replaced. One drawer had to be completely rebuilt and the veneer replaced on the face of another. In addition I replaced two missing drawer slides.
This will be a fine piece when completed and will be For Sale, so if you want something special done to it, please call me. Come back to see how it turns out!
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The leg is shown here being clamped back on, (8 clamps), this after cleaning up globs of old glue, and creating new leg braces to replace those that were missing. I made special jigs so that the clamps held the leg in place perfectly while the glue set.
Restoration, continued...
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A side view showing the broken off skirt. The chest's other side skirt was missing completely. This side required some TLC and was repaired rather routinely.
The other side, however...
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Showing some new life. On this end the skirt was gone. Using the original other skirt as a template, I created a new one out of cherry, stained it to match the chest, and refastened it securely. Almost like new!
Now both side skirts and legs have been restored.
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The finished chest, rock solid again. The luster you see comes from the finishing work I did. The chest's wood had become so dry, even I was amazed at how many coats of tung oil I had to apply before it really came to life.
Looks nice, don't you think?
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The beginning: A cane stand, designed with my client, to fit in a corner for displaying a collection of 25 old, and very interesting canes. The stand, made of walnut, was constructed in layers to show off the tops of the canes.
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Underway with the base layers under construction. You even get a glimpse of my very untidy at them moment (busy) workshop.
Now for assembly.
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Each of the layers is mortice and tenoned together. Note the detail of the reeded edge of the shelves, and the complementary molding along the top of the back. The layers are attached to the back with long screws, and dowels - providing a permanent, secure joint.
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The completed cane stand with its beautiful collection of antique "walking sticks". Fits right in to its new home. If you'd like custom work like this, please call me. Have an heirloom created for your home!
Another satisfied customer.
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This old Hoosier cabinet restoration came to me via a web visitor. The cabinet carried treasured memories and despite its rundown condition, the owner wanted it restored. Some of it came in a box as seen here.
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The cabinet carried treasured memories and despite its rundown condition, the owner wanted it restored. The left lower door had disintegrated, the frame had come apart, panels had warped and delaminated. The left top door had come apart. The working surface of aluminum was beyond repair. The bottom right (breadbox) door was badly damaged and so on....
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Restoration underway. Here's a shot of the underside of the cabinet with decayed and warped base removed. Note the clamps at the base. This cabinet has had a rough life. But with some of my TLC, I managed to bring it back to its former stature as a cherished - and used - kitchen cabinet do-it-all.
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Many hours later, with all the old paint removed and reassembled. Removed and reconditioned old hardware. You can see here the old flour bin in the upper left. New hardwood runners were installed for the drawers. Sourced and found a new bread box, and more.
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The restoration work almost completed and reassembled. The working surface has been replaced with stainless steel. (The prior aluminum working surface was scored, stained and crumbling, practically useless). Note the original patterned glass in the upper right. The owner has decided to paint it, so I'll post a final image when done. (Late Feb. 2014).
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