Reply by John Franklin

Posted on where to begin? restore an antique leg vise

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#1 posted 376 days ago

Thanks guys! I have some deck cleaner that is great for removing oxidation. Was thinking of using that, then BLO to see how the wood restores. The wood screw is in fairly good condition, the old bench leg and chop, not so much. Whatever I salvage, i’ll be happy with.

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