My mom purchased this for me when I was about 5 (23) and at the time it was covered in a several r thick coats of white paint that completely obscured the metal work. And then it set in a barn for the last 13 or so years. Now I’m stripping the paint and trying to salvage what I can. It’s pretty damaged. But I’m enjoying the process. I got the paint off and have it drying out after a good scrub. Then I’ll patch holes/wood glue and eventually paint it (taping the metal work this time) I’m going to try and refinished the metal but I’m not hopeful. Tomorrow we sand! And see where the wood is at.

I've been restoring antique coffee grinders and now a Danish bread slicer. The one thing in common these have (30 and 40s) are a metal rod that is hammered (mushroomed) on both ends to hold a metal rod/dowel in place.

For the life of me, I cannot find out how to get a replacement for these. I've been using just a long screw and cut a thread into the opposing side of the metal.

Does anyone know what these are called, or how to source new ones? Again, they're literally just a metal rod that's hammered on both ends.

I bought this sign at an auction and I am wondering if anything can be done for the broken pieces. I am planning to unscrew the frame and clean out each panel. Looks like the material is some sort of somewhat fragile plastic? First project taken on for me so any advice is helpful. (What cleaning product to use, plastic replacement etc.) i looked up the company that created it and couldnt find anything other than some previous lawsuits and financial reports from 1961.

I recently purchased an old explosive ordinance box. I’d like to preserve the markings (seemingly stamped/stenciled with paint) while making the box a bit more fresh. How would you go about this?

Grandpa gave me them once I achieved Eagle Scout. Would like to try to get them restored to workable condition. The blades are rusted in and nothing unfolds.

Don’t mind the bathroom photos lol

TL;DR -- tips for uniform stain / color absorption in old and new oak on secretary desk.

I'm currently in the midst of restoring my great grandma's child's oak secretary desk (~100+ years old). I have it apart and have it down to the bare wood. This is the driest oak I have ever encountered. For context, I'm proficient in building and restoring furniture, but my experience is limited to building out of new wood and restoring veneered mid century furniture, so I've got the basics down. I've just never dealt with this old of wood. It seriously feels as light or lighter than pine. But there's no doubt it's oak.

Unfortunately, the legs are shot. Between warping and sanding, they're unusable in the restore, so I'm in the process of recreating the pieces out of "new" oak. Effectively, I'll have the old/original carcass sitting on top of a new base/legs. I'm going to (gel) stain and lacquer (given it'll be used by kids) and plan to do so in a darker color -- something like a walnut (grandma and great-grandma's favorite). The styling is also along the lines of craftsman, so it seems appropriate to go that route.

Ultimately, if all else fails I'm comfortable using toners to match, but I would prefer to be able to pick a stain color (Old Masters, or potentially General Finishes) and rock with it across the whole piece. But given my inexperience with the old oak, I was wondering if there was something I could treat either the new or the old oak with that would bring one in line with the other in terms of stain/color absorption? For example, something like wood conditioner on one or the other or both?

I don't have access to a humidor or a kiln to modify the moisture content in either. I've had to wet single sides of the old oak and let it dry wet side down to address some cupping.

Much appreciation if anyone has any advice.

En la casa de mi abuela encontré un cuchillo medio extraño, mide como 40 cm aprox. Y tiene una ranura medio extraña en la parte de abajo justo a un aro en su mango. Quiero ver si alguien sabe del tema para poder ver q es o cuando fue fabricado, y si se puede consejos para arreglarlo un poco, como se debe ver en las imágenes tiene un poco de óxido en su funda y en la parte sin filo de la hoja tiene unas cuantas abolladuras. Dejo a la vista varios números y letras q encontré, seguramente sean útiles para verificar la procedencia.

Basically as the title says. Fairly light scratches on my new marble kitchen bench. Our stone mason said try 220 grit sandpaper with water, didn’t do anything. Try another grit or any other alternatives? Thanks in advance.

Have a 1958 turntable with what I assume to be real chrome. It’s starting to corrode in a few spots (bubbling/flaking).

What are some good ways to restore it or atleast make it look better? Personal experience would be nice. I read aluminum foil is a good way to knock down the corrosion.

Thoughts?

I need a reputable place to clean this up and remove the rust from the metal parts. Fixing the hum would be a bonus. Any recommendations? I'm willing to ship in within the US. This is my Beatles holy grail!

I bought this early 2000’s canvas Coach bag off of Depop and the bottom fabric is discolored. I gave it a gentle wash to soak off excess dirt but was wondering how to fix the discoloration, or make it look better.

I would apprecoate any help provided. My kitchen pipes leaked. They leaked in the walls and under the house in the crawl space. It had been happening for months.

The composite board between the outside brick and inside walls got wet. Dryers were used. The composite board has blavk stains on it. The restoration team has opter to use mediclean versus replacing the board. Will this work or will, whatever is causing the discoloration, be killed by the mediclean. I am worried that the mildew/fungi/bacteria/mold will spread and and cause damge. I am worried that there will still be the awful smell in the future.

Please can someone help? Thank you

So i don't know much about painting But I bought these 4 paintings in a flea market that are in more or less good condition and I wanted to know if I could have information to restore them if possible mainly for the three-mat and also if it was possible to apply a coat of varnish to prevent it from cracking. Thank you for your answers

Anyone have any photos of this please and thoughts on replacing

Found an old wooden front facing board with a nice design. On the floor in dirt for YEARS. Not covered by anything. My home still has some of these on and was wondering if I can fix this price up and install.

TIA!

I moved into an old apartment and the door handles on the interiors are all original - however they have seen better days. Many of them have paint on them, some have been painted over.

I would love to restore these to their full glory. My fears are these:

1) if I take them off, will I be able to get them back on?

2) I’m not sure of the paint used - I know there was lead paint used in this apartment. Is there a way to check?

3) I don’t want it to ruin the handles.

Any experience or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Any idea how and where to start restoration process.Gun seems to function cylinder rotates firing pin and trigger work aswell.Its an old Italian Bodeo 1889 (guys at other subreddit helped and identified it).Do you guys happen to have any idea if it would be safe to fire a round from it after restoring it?

Have had these boots for a very very long time, just lying around thinking they are non-restorable. Are they non-restorable? And if they can be restored, please let me know where to begin ..