Brought life back to some vintage furniture

[ProjectPete]

One of my fav things to to with wifey is strip back and revive old furniture. Here's the latest one we've done. In this case I actually did it all and she just decorated it and took the photo haha.

[Deanna]

Font of Parner Desk

Back of Partner Desk (Same as front  LOL) 

[Deanna]

@Andy_Mann  if only @ProjectPete was my neighbour   LOL 

Restoring it is on my bucket list, whether I do it -or hire someone to do it  

[Andy_Mann]

@Deanna thanks for the pics, the level of expertise to restore your beautiful desk, is certainly doable.

If you plan to keep the wood finish, I'd imagine that they would've used Shellac back then, & It's a super easy process (we used it in Woodwork classes at school), once you've done the prep. You simply dissolve the flakes in Metho, then rub it on with a lint free cloth.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/feast-watson-250g-shellac-flakes_p1567019

From the pics, the table looks good as is, or is there some damage to the wood that you're worried about?

[Deanna]

@Andy_Mann  Thanks for the tip on the shellac flakes.

The desk is in very good condition considering its age, whatever that maybe, but there are a few scratches I wouldnt mind sanding out and giving it a fresh finish. 

I only made a candle holder in woodworking class -that's the extend of my woodworking experience  LOL 

[Andy_Mann]

@Deanna, don't bow to @ProjectPete, strut your stuff, & do it for all the Workshopper ladies, & give She_Skills a high five on your way to winning Gold.

You can do it, I know you can.

[Deanna]

It's only a desk, what could possibly go wrong?  

[Andy_Mann]

@Deanna, that's the attitude, so stop being a drama queen & do it.

[Deanna]

@Andy_Mann  Ha ha @drama queen - well, I accept the Challenge, and will attempt to restore the big beast on my own. 

[Andy_Mann]

Well done@Deanna, I've always had a knack for motivating people, & you were a push over, so knock it outta the park.

You'll wonder what you were thinking, when you recall wanting *@ProjectPete for a neighbour.

*Just kidd'n @ProjectPete, you're a champion.

[Deanna]

@Andy_Mann  I may just change your name to "Wilson" from the TV show Home Improvement   LOL  

First on the list: is to go to Bunnings and purchase a sander