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Handrail Refinishing
These handrails are from a piece of exercise equipment. They had been in use for many years, and the original finish was failing. The old finish was some sort of film finish, and it was peeling and discolored where it had seen the most wear. The handrails were removed and brought to the shop where…
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Bench Restoration
This bench had been out in the weather in the Northern Cascades for many years. The surviving slats were cracked and rotting. White oak was chosen as it is strong and does reasonably well outside. New slats were cut, drilled, and finished at the workshop. The new slats were made as thick as the castings…
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Garden Cart Restoration
This garden cart had seen many years of use, and the plywood was showing its age. Measurements were taken, and new pieces were cut from marine plywood. The new pieces were made entirely from measurements as the original cart was in continual use far from the workshop. Edges and holes were sealed with epoxy, and…
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Cutting Board Restoration
A neighbor brought over this old cutting board which had seen decades of use and abuse. It was splitting in a couple of places and needed refinishing. The glue was failing, so it was necessary to completely separate most of the strips. The exposed surfaces were planed smooth, and the boards were glued together once…
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Custom Cabinet
This custom cabinet was built to replace wire shelving. By filling all of the available space in the corner, the new cabinet houses stools and mats that were previously scattered throughout the studio. The cabinet was built as three separate pieces that are stacked. This made construction and transportation easier and also affords options for…
