Use Franklin brand liquid hide glue. It has very good tack and strength plus has a longer working time which comes in handy for re-gluing chairs.... (Continue reading)
Your best defense when buying antiques as an investment is simply to be well informed. Read books from the library, ask questions of dealers, know what you are shopping for and what it should be worth. If you are... (Continue reading)
As for the fabrics, the cottons won’t last near as long as the synthetics. A good heavy tapestry will wear like iron. ... (Continue reading)
Stay away from upholstered recliners that have the foot rest that pops out. Even worse is the sofa with the recliner built into it. ... (Continue reading)
There are two types of frames, the cheaper plywood frame and the better hardwood frame. The cheaper frame is more prone to loosing a spring if someone sits down to hard or you have kids that like to jump.... (Continue reading)
Put some acetone or fingernail polish remover on a finger and rub it in an inconspicuous spot to see if the finish starts to soften. If it does, you are dealing with nitrocellulose lacquer which is predominantly used in... (Continue reading)
To clean it, try using mineral spirits or naphtha as your cleaning agent. ... (Continue reading)
Scrape it off with an ordinary credit. Once you get as much off as you can, you can then remove the remaining wax with a soft cloth dipped in lemon oil. ... (Continue reading)
Wood screws go in a lot easier when you scrape the threads across some candle or bees wax or a bar of soap first. ... (Continue reading)
Glass tops can protect your wooden tables, but don’t let moisture get trapped between glass and wood. Create an airspace by elevating the glass top on clear butyl rubber bumpers available at most glass shops and let your wooden table... (Continue reading)