The missus and I have a secretary (I think that's correct...it has a
drop-front) that was at her parents and was in somewhat of a distressed
shape. At some earlier date, her younger brother had carved his name into
the outside of the drop-front. It's no heirloom, so last night (I've been
planning this for about 10 years), I got out the ROS and sanded out the
carving. I took out all the carvings and an now down to a bare veneer
(which I would guess is 3/32 thick). I haven't a clue as to what the veneer
material is or the finish that was on it or the rest of the piece. I put a
coat of gel varnish on it last night to get an idea of how it would look.
As I expected, it's considerably lighter than the rest of the piece, which
has been finely aged. Would adding some color to the varnish help? If so
how would you add it? I have some dark Transtint available. Any other
suggestions on the process are welcome.
todd
>
> > Wed, Jul 14, 2004, 2:08pm (EDT-1) [email protected]
> > (Todd Fatheree) cliams:
> > The missus and I have a secretary (I think that's correct...it has a
> > drop-front)
I knew a guy that had a secretary with a drop front. Ended up in a messy
divorce. lost the house etc.
Wed, Jul 14, 2004, 2:08pm (EDT-1) [email protected]
(Todd=A0Fatheree) cliams:
The missus and I have a secretary (I think that's correct...it has a
drop-front) that was at her parents and was in somewhat of a distressed
shape. At some earlier date, her younger brother had carved his name
into the outside of the drop-front. <snip>
Got to say, I think your secretary should quit. LMAO
JOAT
We've got a lot of experience of not having any experience.
- Nanny Ogg
I wish we had a secretary, but alas SWMBO does not like the ones that have a drop top. This option is too risky for me
to get any useful work done during the day. I also do not like having someone that is distressed, working in the office.
I would not want the person going off the deep end and start shooting up the place.
J T wrote:
> Wed, Jul 14, 2004, 2:08pm (EDT-1) [email protected]
> (Todd Fatheree) cliams:
> The missus and I have a secretary (I think that's correct...it has a
> drop-front) that was at her parents and was in somewhat of a distressed
> shape. At some earlier date, her younger brother had carved his name
> into the outside of the drop-front. <snip>
>
> Got to say, I think your secretary should quit. LMAO
>
> JOAT
>
> We've got a lot of experience of not having any experience.
> - Nanny Ogg
>
ive seen my friend mix tobacco with clear coat, let it sit for a while,
stirring occasionally, then strain it out before applying it. it seems to
do a very good job of recreating that darkened aged look. he uses it on
patches on guitars where that patina is part of the value and claims its the
best thing he's found to do this.
dont know if this helps or how it would work with the gel stuff...
randy
"Todd Fatheree" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The missus and I have a secretary (I think that's correct...it has a
> drop-front) that was at her parents and was in somewhat of a distressed
> shape. At some earlier date, her younger brother had carved his name into
> the outside of the drop-front. It's no heirloom, so last night (I've been
> planning this for about 10 years), I got out the ROS and sanded out the
> carving. I took out all the carvings and an now down to a bare veneer
> (which I would guess is 3/32 thick). I haven't a clue as to what the
veneer
> material is or the finish that was on it or the rest of the piece. I put
a
> coat of gel varnish on it last night to get an idea of how it would look.
> As I expected, it's considerably lighter than the rest of the piece, which
> has been finely aged. Would adding some color to the varnish help? If so
> how would you add it? I have some dark Transtint available. Any other
> suggestions on the process are welcome.
>
> todd
>
>