Posted 10 years ago
gforce1108
(12 items)
We picked up this 20s buffet on craigslist (like most of my projects). It had been touched up and the finish was dark and heavy. I stripped most of it using only acetone and a toothbrush, but some of the newer finish wouldn't dissolve and I had to use stripper.
The back is stamped " Basic Furn. Co." & "NO.673 (or 073) N.B.HALL" with the date "12-2-28 _63"written in chalk.
I have many more pictures here: http://s292.photobucket.com/user/gforce1108/library/20s%20buffet
I just haven't loaded the good ones from my camera - just my phone
The pictures I've uploaded here are the "before", side by side comparison of a stripped drawer, drawer pull and "after" (horrible picture).
*** update! Found a set of exact same drawer pulls today on eBay. Couldn't believe it :) I'll use the extra ones on the next project ***
The chalk writing is either done by the warehouse or the company moving it, not by the maker. If you intend stripping carvings and moldings buy a cheap battery operated tooth brush with several different stiffness bristles. They work like a charm on those hard to get to places.
The battery operated toothbrush is a good idea :) somehow this one toothbrush has lasted through several projects. I spent hours on the dining room table with it.
You would be amazed what a battery tooth brush will do. Faucets, mag wheels, glass top stoves etc.
You found this on Craigslist ? Wow - Great find!! Totally Congrats !!!!
So much of the Stuff I see on Craigslist is real crappy stuff ( as I have found out ). Saw some vintage Blonde Wood furniture that should have thrown in a Pile and destroyed!!
You should see the Pictures I saw on there!! I had to keep them..........and they are Selling That......LOL............OMG
Great idea with the toothbrush too !!!
auntiquerose: we've found a good amount of really nice antiques that need to be refinished, and some that were actually in good shape on CL, but you are correct... there's a whole lot of crap out there! Most of what I have posted here came from CL (everything but the clock and dresser - they were yard sales). My dining table was actually purchased from a guy that does cleanouts - he was paid to take it to the dump but figured it was a little too nice. Took me a ton of hours, but it was worth it!