Previous Restorations

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  • Brunswick Back Bar

    Brunswick Back Bar This was a fire restoration project unfortunately it was so dark in the room, made it difficult to get photos. These photos were taken after I removed the finish, the scar remains from where it started. I made repairs...

  • Victorian Conversion Coffee Table

    Victorian ConversionCoffee Table I was contacted by a couple on the north side of town. To correctly convert this Victorian quarter sawn oak table. The request entailed surface level to be 17.5 inches. I decided to joint the top and also the...

  • Victorian Couch

    Victorian Fainting Couch Restoration This piece was held together almost by the upholstery alone. I removed the finish and disassembled the structure. Replacing and creating parts, using dowels to build a solid frame. Finishing this walnut faint couch natural with satin sheen. Upholstery...

  • Cherry China Cabinet

    Solid Cherry China Cabinet I do my best to explain the transformation in color, once the old broken finish is removed. This cabinet showcases how brilliant the colors are in natural cherry. With out adding any color. The old finish was removed,...

  • Maple Antique Secretary

    Maple Antique Secretary A gentleman had contacted me to complete this restoration after some damage had occurred in shipping. This beautiful piece needed replacement of leg portions also structure inside the cabinet, as well as the back. Completed in satin sheen; I...

  • Oak Secretary

    Oak Secretary These quarter sawn oak pieces are built to live on. Many of them have spent most their time in a room exposed to a wood stove or coal. This darkens a finish over time and dries out the structure. Oil is...

  • Rock Maple Bedroom Set

    Rock Maple Bedroom Set The finish had been removed from these pieces for years. These were dry and in need of disassembly and resetting. Natural oil needed to ensure no further damage prior to finishing. Wood Type: Maple Morgantown, Indiana ...

  • Oak Secretary

    Oak Secretary Often something needs to be completely disassembled. This is a fine example of just that, also replacing broken pieces. It’s an honor to be chosen and trusted with restoring these once American crafted pieces. Wood Type: Oak Plainfield,...

  • American Walnut Glovebox Dresser

    American Walnut Glovebox Dresser As you can see there is some cracking in both glove boxes. I believe it spent about 30 years in a small barn. Fine example why we should find another storage option. I was able to reverse the effects...

  • Oak Stadium Folding Chairs

    Oak Stadium Folding Chairs This is a great example of complete disassemble and reassemble. Replacing all six of the worn seats and backs, steam was used to allow for the contour shape. 100% reset and solid structure, nostalgia in this three seater. ...