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Are you considering refinishing or reconditioning your furniture? Here's some info on what's involved and what to consider. Refinishing furniture … [Read more...] about Refinishing vs Reconditioning Furniture: Choosing the Perfect Restoration Path

What’s the quickest and easiest way to keep furniture looking great? Usually all it takes is an application of furniture polish, or paste … [Read more...] about Furniture Polish

Re-gluing a loose and wobbly chair can be done two ways. Either disassemble it and re-glue complete, or work glue into the joints without taking it … [Read more...] about 2 Ways To Glue Loose Chairs

Here is some basic information you may find helpful regarding furniture repair. What is Furniture Repair? The phrase furniture repair is loosely … [Read more...] about Furniture Repair Basics

Do you have a wood repair project that involves filling holes or cracks? On this page I'll explain how I mix and apply a wood filler using sawdust … [Read more...] about Sawdust and Glue = Wood Filler?

Whether it’s a cane seat or larger cane panel like the one seen above, learning how to replace cane webbing can be a rewarding do it yourself … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Replace Cane Webbing

When repairing deep scratches in furniture there is first the decision of which material to use. Wax filler sticks and putty are the most common … [Read more...] about Repairing Furniture Scratches with a Burn in Knife

Mixing shellac to use as a wood finish is as simple as mixing shellac flakes with denatured alcohol. But how much of each, and what is a 3 lb … [Read more...] about How To Mix Shellac

Here's some basic information on Michael Thonet's classic bentwood furniture, and the most common repairs I've done on this style of … [Read more...] about Thonet’s Bentwood Furniture, and Repairs