antique-furniture-repair-newton-massachusetts

16 лет назад

This video teaches historically accurate methods for caring for antique furniture, focusing on the period from the 1600s to the mid-1900s. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding how finishes were created and applied to properly repair and restore antique furniture.

9 лет назад

The video follows a furniture restorer as they work on a Korean chest. The back of the chest is coming off, and the restorer discovers that it was originally attached with hand-hewn square wooden pegs. They carefully remove the back, then create new pegs to match the originals, and reattach the back using the same method.

7 месяцев назад

The video follows a furniture restorer as they work on a table with damaged wood. They use a variety of techniques to restore the table, including scraping, sanding, and applying a chemical stain. The restorer also discusses the history of the table and its unique features.

10 месяцев назад

A furniture restorer finds a chest of drawers in poor condition by the side of the road. The piece is likely from the 1830s and has some interesting features, including hand-cut dovetail joints and evidence of turned legs that have been removed. The restorer plans to restore the piece to its former glory, including making new legs and repairing the veneer.

6 месяцев назад

The video follows a furniture restorer as they work on a late Victorian campaign table found on the side of the road. The restorer discusses the importance of considering the condition and potential repairs before purchasing furniture at yard sales. The video then shows the process of restoring the table, including cleaning, gluing, scraping, sanding, staining, and finishing.

1 год назад

This video follows a furniture restorer as they work on two long benches from an old Grange hall. The benches are in rough shape, with missing spindles, broken screws, and a layer of dirt and grime. The restorer meticulously repairs the benches, using traditional techniques and modern tools, before cleaning and finishing them.