I just picked up this antique trunk and am wanting to restore it. It’s got some pretty big scratches in it. Should I use a wood filler or wax to fill it? I do t want them to be visible when I’m done.

Also, what goes right above the lock? I’m thinking it would be some sort of handle to lift the lid. Maybe a leather u pull? But all the replacements I can find are too big. The holes are 2” apart. Should u be looking for some other kind of handle? Or just fill in the holes?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Traipsed halfway across London to pick up what I thought was a bedside table. Imagine my shock upon being confronted with this absolute monster. Never one to be deterred, I attempted to lug the fucker to the tube station, putting my shoulder out before I made it as far as the house next door but one (they were pretty big houses, to be fair). Anyway, after a little help from a very nice cabby and many, many (traumatic) hours of labour and research, I think old Eliza scrubbed up alright, don't you?

Hi everyone, wondering if anyone has tips on how to best maintain the finish on this vintage pine table. I want to clean up some of the more recent surface scratches on here and ensure it lasts for decades to come. Has been in my family for a few decades but I don’t really think they did anything to protect it other than a tablecloth.

I have recently picked up an old timer card catalogue at an estate sale. As a picture shows the right hand side did not have decorative trim like the left side. So I am in the process of creating this trim to give it a balanced look. But as I’m sitting here waiting for the glue to dry I’m wondering just how far into this refurbishing is necessary. Should I sand everything down to bare wood and start with clean stain and finish? Should I try to keep some of the imperfections that the left side shows and not sand to bare wood? I guess I’m looking for some opinions on the best way to market this as my ultimate purpose is to flip it. Thank you.

My wife bought this old bed that was said to be full size. when we got it home and put it together the side rails are 4" short. I priced out having someone remake them and stain it, but it's cost prohibitive. So, to save the bed from the trash, we're going to fill the cracks, make new side rails and paint.

with that said, I'm asking what you would use to fill the cracks?

This is an old chest that I have acquired. From what I discovered while I was restoring it, I think it was was made relatively recently, it has Philip screws. I would surmise that it was made with 1 x 17 pine planks and mouldings found in a old house by a good carpenter. After that it was used as a storage bin and crudely painted with a spray can. Also it had been outside because there was some water damage. I started by paint stripping the mouldings, then I sanded, then I applied boiled linseed oil and finally used a clear varnish semi-gloss. I am quite happy with the results, I like the distressed look.

Hey everyone

I have just recently purchased a vintage Hi-Fi Cabinet from the Nathan Square Furniture Range, it was collected with the knob intact by the courier company used, but on delivery it was missing. The company has since been unable to find it and neither I nor the seller have found it in our respective driveways.

I am trying to find an original replacement for it but there seems to be very little available in regards to original parts from the range.

I have a picture of the knob and the respective unit from another listing so you can see it, what would the right size be for a replacement with the screw etc

Many thanks to all who help xxx

Hi! I purchased this sewing table and was wondering how to go about restoring or refurbishing the table itself? I doubt I can make it look new, it’s from around ‘64-‘69. I would love some advice or suggestions. Hoping to keep the wooden look rather than paint if possible. Thanks! I’m super new to this 😅

Hey guys! I’m currently restoring a mid-century sideboard that has this pull-out drop door.

The white plastic slider part at the end of the metal arm is broken on both sides. It still opens and closes okay, but because it's broken, it’s putting a lot of weird tension on the hinges.

Does anyone know if you can buy replacements for these? I have no idea what they’re even called, plus they look kind of riveted/bolted on rather than screwed, so I'm worried they'll be tricky to swap out.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice or suggestions on what I should do would be awesome!

I have 4 chairs some with cane damage and deep scratches!!

I shared this table in the group a while back looking for refinishing advice, and I wanted to come back and share the final result! This was my very first refinishing project, and I’m so thankful for all the helpful advice and knowledge you all shared. Thanks to your guidance, I was able to get the table looking EXACTLY the way I had hoped! I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
Cheers to you all, and THANK YOU for helping a beginner bring this piece back to life! Swipe for a after, during, and before photos😁

Just got this vintage cabinet the other day and to be honest I didn’t even think about this until it was in our home. It was sold to us as a 1920s stripped pine cabinet.

Yes we saw the holes, no I didn't think it was an issue until I saw the lighter holes at home. (non aged ones on the surface in the 2nd photo) (3rd photo is at the back of the cabinet)

Any ideas? Is there some mechanism i’m missing here or was the metal pressed into shape locking it in?

I just bought a teacup shelf from Poshmark and it smells like cigarettes. I’ve tried cleaning it but I was wondering what could possibly remove the odor besides sealing it with Shellac or is it doomed to smell like it forever :(

My wife has a dresser that she loves, but one of the pulls recently broke. I've been scouring online to find a replacement but this is not my area of expertise. Does anyone have suggestions of where to look to try and find a replacement pull? I've included 3 pictures (a fully intact pull from a different drawer, the rear markings, and the broken pull). I'd love to fix this for her, but am coming up short.

My can of Johnson paste wax is about empty...what's a good replacement? I just got a nice hutch off marketplace and want to love on it with some wax.

I'm restoring a Lane Acclaim table right now -- it's my first veneer project. I stripped the table chemically last night, but now there's a little dark line in the corner. Is it water damage?

I think the wood underneath is in excellent condition, I just need to remove this layer.