Ben Hoops
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Paint or Refinish?
Refinishing the piece means taking off the old finish and creating a new one. It’s physically demanding, so be prepared to use some elbow grease for this messy and cumbersome job. For those do-it-yourselfers, it’s best to use a combination of chemical strippers and sanding. Above all, be patient, even though some finishes can be …
Dents in your Furniture
Small, shallow dents in pine and other soft woods are usually easy to remove; large and deep dents, especially in hard wood, are harder to repair. Dents are easiest to remove from bare wood. Very large, shallow dents are probably best left untreated. Very deep dents should be filled, as detailed below for cracks and …
Recent Projects
Here are some recent projects that we have been working on @ Wood Menders: If you have any questions or comments – please leave them below. Until Next TIme – Dan @ Wood Menders
3 things to do when it comes to furniture repair
Whether you are planning on refinishing a piece of furniture or repairing it there are 3 simple steps that you need to take in order to ensure the outcome that you want: 1) Asses This first step is really coming up with a game plan – some questions you need to know the answers to. …
Recent Projects
Here are some recent projects we have been working on @ Wood Menders
Repair or Replace?
The question comes up all of the time – is our furniture worth getting repaired or should we just replace it? Here are some things to consider when making the decision to repair or replace: Is the item part of a set of matched pieces? Do you love the piece? Does the item have sentimental …
Weird & Wacky Furniture
I came across this article about a company that makes weird & wacky furniture. Weird and Wacky Furniture By Straight Line Designs by LINEN on Feb 24, 2011 • 6:04 pm Straight Line Designs is a one-of-a-kind workshop that has been operating out of Vancouver, British Columbia for the past 25 years. In addition to installations, sculptures and private …