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Just a before and after picture of a piece I bought in Essex MA. for $400. All I used on it was Howards Restore A Finish and Howards Bees Wax afterwards. I did remove the hardware and Polish it. It’s a Drexler piece probably from the 40’sor 50’s.
-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 449 days ago
Wow what a great looking renewing of finish ,nice work.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
KPW
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#2 posted 449 days ago
Thanksg Jim. You’re always so encouraging to us all. I was pretty surprised myself that the Howards worked so well.
-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.
Grandpa
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#3 posted 449 days ago
WOW! is correct. that turned out like new. You have done a great job on this piece. The question now is can you repeat it? LOL just messing with your mind. It is beautiful.
Martyroc
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#4 posted 449 days ago
That’s amazing, you must have put some serious time in bringing that back to it’s former glory.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
Tokolosi
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#5 posted 449 days ago
Wow. What a difference! Nice job
-- “There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.” ~ JRR Tolkien
KPW
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#6 posted 449 days ago
Thanks for all the praise but it only took a couple of days. Lots of rubbing. Howards Restore A Finish deserves all the credit. Maybe I’ll try and repro it some day. It looks good in my bedroom though.
-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.
Lee A. Jesberger
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#7 posted 393 days ago
WOW, what a difference!
That is one beautiful piece.
Lee
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KPW
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#8 posted 393 days ago
Thanks Lee. It’s one of my favorites. (until I build my own) Can you tell I’m into Period?
-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.
Lee A. Jesberger
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#9 posted 393 days ago
Just a bit, Ken.
You may notice I have an similar affliction.
18th century American furniture is my favorite, hands down.
Lee
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KPW
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#10 posted 393 days ago
I did notice. Work on my friend.
-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.
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