Pie Safe
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Sometimes, hidden beneath those layers of paint, is a beautiful wooden treasure that can be restored to its original beauty.  On this page, are examples of pieces that Hugh stripped and recovered.  All pieces are stripped by hand, carefully sanded and then finished.

Call and describe your piece that needs repair and refinishing and Hugh will make an estimate over the phone, pending a final estimate once the piece is brought into his shop.

Steps for Refinishing:

1. Check piece for cracks, splits, dry rot, layers of paint, etc.

2. Take apart all that can come apart without damaging the unit.

3. Strip old finish.

4. Mold, blend, inlay all areas needed.  This step will be eliminated on antique items.

5. Sand lightly.

6. Re-stain or finish as requested.

7. Clear coat, then hand rub, if requested.

8. Sand blast all non-wooden hardware and refinish or replace, if requested.

Spinning Wheel After
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Refinishing and restoring the spinning wheel was a challenging project and took a while to complete. 
The customer was very happy with the refinished family heirloom.  Not only did it have great sentimental value, but once restored, had more monetary value.

This sewing machine, pictured below, was made in 1910. 
Unfortunately, we did not take a before picture when the piece was black and missing
all of its drawers.  The owner purchased drawers on Ebay and Hugh refinished and fit the pieces.  He
also stripped and repainted the metal frame.  It is now a beautiful heirloom piece.