Renovating some old furniture

[cuttingsolutions]

Not sure if Jason has already posted this but a friend has some old furniture with the finish getting a little ropey.

He wants advice on renovating.

Thread in another (non-wood) forum www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/2032118/an/0/page/2#2032118

Perhaps someone may know what the wood is....as you can see from the other place there is some doubt...
thanks in advance guys....

[jonnyd]

The wood is definately birds eye maple.

[colincott]

Dec 15, 2008 8:18:23 GMT jonnyd said:

The wood is definately birds eye maple.

This is what it is and cant believe a so called furniture dealer said it was walnut, not even close

To get rid of the crazing, he will have to strip it ( using wire wool with the stripper ) but make sure that he does not put to much on at one time, as it might help lift the veneer.

He will that need to sand it all flat as the crazing is where the veneer has cracked a little or moves.

There is a good chance that it will not stay the same colour but will go more to its normal colour.

As for finishing
He can use anything from acrylic to French polish ( it can be brushed on, just need a good brush )

Hope it helps