Jobs in Progress

Michele’s Commode

texan63 — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:08:11 +0000

The dovetail joints of the top drawer are re-glued. There was hardly any sign of previous glue in the joints!

Annie’s Chairs

texan63 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:40:42 +0000

Annie’s d.r. chair has been scuff sanded and stained.

Amy’s trunk

texan63 — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:59:46 +0000

Trunk bottom boards removed for repair.

Amy’s Trunk

texan63 — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:40:44 +0000

Replacement tin front corners have been fabricated, but they are “bright and shiny”. Patina will have to be added to the galvanized steel tin. Will try gun blue for darkening. Photo shows the old and new corner pieces.

Amy’s Trunk

texan63 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:47:52 +0000

Wooden shims were placed under the two broken pieces of wood for stability. Then the broken pieces were glued to the original boards.

Amy’s Trunk

texan63 — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:59:40 +0000

All of the wallpaper lining has been removed from the trunk’s interior.

Amy’s Trunk

texan63 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:08:10 +0000

Wallpaper lining has been removed from inside the top section.