Knowledge

Furniture restoration information, tips and how to.

How to Make Wood Filler with Sawdust

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Do you have a wood repair project that requires holes or cracks to be filled? Here’s some good news for you, … [Read more...]

Seven Steps to Install Pre-Woven Cane

1037g Cane panel on bed frame

Whether it’s a chair seat or caned panel, pre-woven cane replacement can be a rewarding DIY project. For those … [Read more...]

Burn in Stick Wood Finish Repair

1024a Burn in sticks & touch up used on scratched wood finishes

Different techniques and materials can be used to repair wood finishes with gouges or deep scratches. Damaged areas can … [Read more...]

Wood Chair Re-glue – How To

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We repair hundreds of pieces of antique furniture and wooden chairs every year. The following furniture restoration … [Read more...]

How to Mix Shellac Flakes

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Interested in mixing  your own shellac? Here are the basics tips on mixing shellac used for wood finishing, … [Read more...]

Glue Injectors & Furniture Repair Tips

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Glue injectors are a commonly used tool by restorers for furniture repairs. An effective technique used for furniture … [Read more...]

Furniture Polish Basics

What's the quickest and easiest way to make antique furniture look great? Usually all it takes is an application of … [Read more...]

Thonet’s Impressive Bentwood Furniture

A quick read here for basic information on bentwood furniture, Michael Thonet, the classic bent wood chair and most … [Read more...]

How to Repair Wicker / Chair Caning

How to cane a chair seat and repair wicker furniture – Books and DVDs for those interested in saving money.With a … [Read more...]