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Materials: Mineral Spirits (paint thinner), boiled Linseed Oil (Purchased as Boiled Linseed Oil), #0000 Steel Wool, Clean rags (preferably soft cotton) I learned this when I was 15 years old while ...
Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging ...
In this video, I demonstrate the challenging restoration of a pruning saw belonging to my father-in-law, which has sentimental memories from the 60s. The saw was in poor condition with a rusty blade ...
This video features a rare Kelly Wood Slasher hewing axe from the 1900s. The restoration process includes the use of evaporust, sandblasting, and wire wheeling, preserving the natural pitting from ...
The most important first step in wooden boat restoration is finding a place to house the project. ... For a quality wooden boat trailer, contact Antique Boat Center at 513-242-0808 or visit the ...
HANOVER, Mass. — Inside a modest-sized workshop in the South Shore region of Massachusetts, old wood is finding a brand-new purpose. The restoration comes from the skilled hands of Chris Benson ...