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    Question attn: wood workers

    How do I go about restoring this cedar chest? i'd like to strip off all the nasty varnish and bring out the beutiful natural wood. The thing is some 70+ years old so i don't want to fuck it up as I get the feeling it's a future family heirloom.




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    It has a petina, don't ruin it. You want a 70 yr old chest to LOOK 70 years old.

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    Maybe this will help get you started.
    http://www.ronhazelton.com/archives/...e_dresser.shtm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smkn_TA View Post
    It has a petina, don't ruin it. You want a 70 yr old chest to LOOK 70 years old.
    Patina is the green color given to copper to make it look antique.
    http://www.colorcopper.com/?gclid=CO...FQNfFQod3xNl1g

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    don't touch it. as an antique that chest is beautiful just the way it sits.

    however...if you must play with it i highly suggest that you take it to an antique restoration specialist especially if you aren't sure of how to proceed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smittro View Post
    Patina is the green color given to copper to make it look antique.
    http://www.colorcopper.com/?gclid=CO...FQNfFQod3xNl1g
    Both correct.

    a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing;

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patina

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    I'd almost leave it alone. Have a cushion sewn up for the top and it can pull double duty in the furniture department.

    Otherwise, you are either going to have to sand it down, or utilize a chemical stripper to remove the old stuff. Looks like a lot of work waiting to happen.

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    have it appraised first...

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    Set it on fire.


    You'll be warm and have no more worries about it.

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    Can you even see over the top of it?

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    wow, very interesting responces...thanks guys.

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    Totally not the type of thread I expected....

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    what is it with you and the ability to fuck up perfectly good wood whilst trying to stain/finish it?? (Your Deck)



    LEAVE IT THE WAY IT IS!!!!!


    And +1 on the cushion Idea....

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    i didn't fuck it up-we were given it like that. I think it looks like ass and would rather see it burn. BUT if there is a way I can polish it up/restore it like it should be, then I'll be interested in taking on the project.

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    seein as how I just tap my foot and hit them

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    Ive done A TON of wood sticks from military rifles ranging from 1880-1960.

    Strip it and sand it smooth and go over with 0000 steel wool till it gets a baby but smooth finish. Then take rubbing alcohol and dry out the wood and apply a LIGHT stain coat. Red mahogany is my favorite and looks good with that wood IMO

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    Just redo the top and leave the rest alone. Some sand paper will do fine. Then you can stain to match and seal it.

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    My grandparents have been in the antique business for over 50 years, and i have a ton of antique furniture... If you want to keep that finish just spray it down with water then murphy's oil soap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird View Post
    My grandparents have been in the antique business for over 50 years, and i have a ton of antique furniture... If you want to keep that finish just spray it down with water then murphy's oil soap.

    What will this do to the stained/gouged areas on the top? I have used Old English to fill in minor imperfections and bring a beat up surface back to life... but never Murphy's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pajeff02 View Post
    What will this do to the stained/gouged areas on the top? I have used Old English to fill in minor imperfections and bring a beat up surface back to life... but never Murphy's.
    Murphy's will take away all the dirt and wax build up. most blanket chests they buy just get cleaned with it then wiped down with some wax. I will have to get some before and after pics.

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