Tag: Antique Repair

Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects that we have been working on at Wood Menders: Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders

Guide To Sandpaper

  The first step to finishing any woodworking project is sanding. Whether you choose to use any type of power sander or to sand by hand, you need to select the right type and grit of sandpaper. Sanding with the wrong sandpaper could irreparably damage your handiwork. Choose the Right Grit: Sandpaper is graded based …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects that we have been working on at Wood Menders:       Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders

Originals and Revival Furniture Pieces Sharing a Common Name

American Rococo Petticoat Console Table – Part of the Furniture Collection at The Queen Anne Private Residence Club in Eureka Springs, Ark. (http://www.thequeenannemansion.com/) – Photo Courtesy of The Queen Anne Mansion True Rococo Rococo, pronounced roh-coh-coh, is also known as Late Barouque by some antiques enthusiasts and historians. While not as common, it can also …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects we have been working on at Wood Menders:   Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders

Repurposing old Items

Today’s post is an article that was in the New York Times last week about repurposing old items.  enjoy Finding Beauty in Old Things By SALLY MCGRANE LoFi StudioThe One for All storage system was inspired by the multicolored plastic boxes used to transport goods in Europe. Writing in Wednesday’s Times about the Repair Cafe in …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects we have been working on at Wood Menders: