Dennis_H_N.J.
Sandwichless in N.J.
Reged: 03/12/02
Posts: 22436
Loc: Toms River, N.J.
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I had a few pieces dipped, and they had hide glue, with no problems... Did you have problems??
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brooksnb
Super Handyman
Reged: 03/03/07
Posts: 2014
Loc: New Brunswick , Canada
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I never really had a problem because the place that I had my pieces dipped was considerate and told me what to expect and why...They dip the furniture for up to 20 mins depending on how much paint ...etc. Then as you can expect they need to spray water on the piece to remove residue. This process is enough to expand the wood enough to break "old" glue joints and once the piece dries the joints with old ...non flexable glue simply comes apart. The best way to prevent this from happening is to reglue the piece before it is dipped or simply let it come apart and reglue it with new glue after it has had suffiecient time to get properly dried out.
I liked the process but it had it's drawbacks as well. It sure beat stripping 9 layers of old paint from a set of 12 chairs...lol...a bit of detail cleaning / sanding and glueing was a joy by comparrison.
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Dennis
Just another trouble making Canadian....
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sevan
fanatic
Reged: 12/15/04
Posts: 407
Loc: santa rosa, ca
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i have to agree with Bozo. i stripped and sanded and refinished an old dresser set i got for $15 in college. that was about 8 years ago. i didn't realize it was veneered then since i was new to it all and then i sanded too hard in a couple spots. i used a pink gel thing (outside) and then just put a poly on it. like anything, the prep was the hardest part.
now one of the drawers won't close well. not really a waste since i learned a lot, but i spent HOOOOUUUURRRSSS on it. i wish i had just junked it or painted it.
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brooksnb
Super Handyman
Reged: 03/03/07
Posts: 2014
Loc: New Brunswick , Canada
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now one of the drawers won't close well. not really a waste since i learned a lot, but i spent HOOOOUUUURRRSSS on it. i wish i had just junked it or painted it.
Restoration looks easy but it's not for everyone. Painting a nice piece will sometimes hide a problem well ...untill someone can restore it properly. (IMHO)
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Dennis
Just another trouble making Canadian....
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gillyronald
first timer
Reged: 01/19/10
Posts: 1
Loc: USA
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Hi...Darkmage. If it is stain on the table, it can be removed by any stain remover but you are saying there are also dents on the table. It is better to refinish the table rather going to all of this stuff. If you post any pictures of the table, I will definitely help you in giving any suggestions for the best one to do..Please do that. Thanks for the share with us.
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Darkmage
newbie
Reged: 04/09/06
Posts: 37
Loc: IL
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Wow!
If I get around to taking a pic, I'll post it. Really, really don't want to paint it. Not the look I'm going for. Have pretty much decided it to let it live as is while the kids are still growing. Maybe just touch up the scratches to make them less noticable.
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brooksnb
Super Handyman
Reged: 03/03/07
Posts: 2014
Loc: New Brunswick , Canada
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for touch up try the markers they sell at most HW stores...they are great for the DIY..and will hide most bare to the bood marks...but obviously not the dents.
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Dennis
Just another trouble making Canadian....
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