http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/landing daily 1.0 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/e4dcf487-6f49-4134-9d58-6a9071025b71/c1.jpg Home Featured Project - dog damage. Click for details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1594985625571-JL5I5780XC4NNHJAVTPC/pp_table15.jpg Home http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/about-jim daily 0.75 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1449365597412-JLTM65RQ9QEJGWEKTRIE/image-asset.jpeg About Jim recreating grain lines after filling a defect with epoxy putty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/30910db5-a0ff-4333-894b-401569c9f320/JimsFixitShopCropped.jpg About Jim - Make it stand out My third-grade window sign. The business folded pretty quickly! http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/gallery daily 0.75 2023-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1496577000517-D9305128OK6A0VCJJ8PF/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work This break initially looked like it couldn't be fixed, but it came out very well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/983c7b7b-65df-4c8d-a6df-da435270d0f8/a1.JPG Gallery of Work - Make it stand out A rustic chair that needed structural repairs in addition to a lot of weaving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1482067875558-AGI0JOEJ5MJB4O3E586B/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work kitchen chair with a broken stretcher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1436486814751-MDWG1C2Y8XY9U48VPMOY/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work some features on the medallion needed to be recreated with epoxy putty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1465301105189-6MACV9YCHIVAUWTBVVRQ/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work This chair had a badly-broken leg and pieces missing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421513025055-BUE428D41DA0IAZDZ3I6/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work Veneer replacement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1542891510026-P9BZX9WK6LBH2WWG1RFZ/IMG_0241.JPG Gallery of Work Veneer repair on a table top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1457580219411-Z1DGH2RWQTYXEK71E4QY/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work Caning and seat frame repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515413696781-Y2MEFD6E3IXTT7TWL958/b5a.JPG Gallery of Work A very badly broken chair leg that needed structural assistance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/91b9ef9a-5654-410d-9ba8-6b644ae824bc/IMG_1812.JPG Gallery of Work - Make it stand out Color touchup on chair seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1471708443957-UI6MBADEPF3TUE2L40ZU/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work Heat damage to the finish of a table top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579459487985-KSNG3XQHRRX0EDTUQVEA/IMG_0218.JPG Gallery of Work Record storage turned liquor cabinet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579464233489-ZK8ECC2KHH9LEF4G3NUW/IMG_0285.JPG Gallery of Work Combination chair rebuild and seat caning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1463103132697-ZN9PE5ZLVDC9G5X8HQX1/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work Repair of a large area of water damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/cc661097-9b2a-4276-b57e-4c619b5a6c14/edit_pic6.JPG Gallery of Work - Make it stand out Dog-chewed chair arm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1475119200449-BW6W3GH7ISZSUR5JTPO1/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work Minor dog damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1454806906521-I09YHYU2IUPAY6DH2PRD/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work More dog damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488032244560-PP9WA0DRKVTC9F1Q2XQX/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work Replacement carving on mirror https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421513215520-CU66773P29XSXB5Z26YD/image-asset.jpeg Gallery of Work complete redo, including reglueing all joints https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1609513653437-LGWUDPLS4OQMFPYMGIN3/IMG_0943.JPG Gallery of Work Dog-chewed blanket chest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421035847007-7QVSQLAVYUTN2MFFJLVO/pp_table8.jpg Gallery of Work http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/childs-rocker daily 0.75 2016-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421085801894-00ZNMB6LAAPN2N8SKQ3M/image-asset.jpeg child's rocker The finished product after applying shellac, and replacing the seat. The seat was later toned to match the aged look of the rest of the piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421085749269-9KRWXVZ7TSJT6LLIUGXG/image-asset.jpeg child's rocker The chair after re-gluing all the joints and before cleaning off 100 years of grime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1449405447535-E30NTFKF9MXBK7ULVILC/image-asset.jpeg child's rocker The chair as a 3-D jigsaw puzzle. The entire rocker needed to be disassembled and re-glued because nearly every joint was loose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1449405624863-3ZNZAB3B23XZZ6TRH7JE/kinsey_rocker7.jpg child's rocker After applying an epoxy putty fill. The repair is ready to be faux-finished (painted to match the surrounding wood) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421085931837-VXBGKCULRDI4N07KAIEK/image-asset.jpeg child's rocker The completed repair. This was actually my first attempt at an epoxy putty fill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421085904676-2XHDH7GH1WHK69CAYBW8/image-asset.jpeg child's rocker Note where a piece of wood has split off and been lost. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/take-action daily 0.75 2021-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421115299265-XN6XSN6OGASKLN33WU8G/lf_rocker4.jpg Contact Me http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/chair-medallions daily 0.75 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1450065113565-A3T0JPUPSX16WDG1AUXE/image-asset.jpeg chair medallions Two small pieces (highlighted) had broken off this medallion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1436487218001-OCEIDR455X5F742GE5QA/image-asset.jpeg chair medallions A mold was made using another chair in the set. The features were then recreated using epoxy putty and the mold. Finally, the epoxy was faux finished to match. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/rebuilt-chair-foot daily 0.75 2016-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1454806090470-9DC1N7VSR3QOZTBDM81G/image-asset.jpeg rebuilt chair foot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1454805347683-90NL5PKYQUT4DF5FEL61/leg1_3.jpg rebuilt chair foot After faux finishing the repair to match the rest of the chair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1454805127831-37DBDPZWJCRGA360WFEP/leg1_1.jpg rebuilt chair foot After the dog, before the repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1454805167802-0B2UGYIGZ6QQT0L80CAG/leg1_2.jpg rebuilt chair foot A mold was made using a good leg, then the foot was recreated using epoxy putty. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/caning daily 0.75 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1457579669405-PT6EA0PPY0FG7EXJBBK2/image-asset.jpeg caning The completed repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579464692343-V6OA8F69AG3KUMS48S13/IMG_0256.JPG caning The afermath of removing the nail. This needs to be filled in and blended. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/d996e6b4-c780-4557-8143-155babc9f7e0/c4.JPG caning - Make it stand out It feels good to be finished with this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579463932932-B3RVNVUVD1XOXDLF9WBO/IMG_0249.JPG caning Yikes! What can I add here? The picture says it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1457578431174-0RN4P5WCSLPYF1JYS9WT/image-asset.jpeg caning 'The new seat, ready for "aging" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1457577951563-CF3T6HR9M1JB1MB3XUPB/image-asset.jpeg caning Note where the seat frame split down the middle of the holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/9e409905-3e27-4a08-8655-1c6cd478383c/b2.JPG caning - Make it stand out OK, maybe this can be saved after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/4f3c1894-3e4a-4ba5-bc5b-af5134cbabda/c2.JPG caning - Make it stand out Haven’t we been here before? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/07788277-56df-4a02-8833-130f58a42145/c3.JPG caning - Make it stand out This side needed more layers than the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1457577996442-N3KDQKSOOC0E0XTGQDF1/image-asset.jpeg caning The frame was disassembled, new wood glued to the original frame piece, then the frame was reassembled, new holes drilled, and the new wood colored to match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1457578068022-LW2T722Z71KRTYMCX9QT/image-asset.jpeg caning The chair in the state it came to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/6c0d6640-b450-4274-87c0-3dd5c74cfe1c/c1.JPG caning - Make it stand out Left side. This may be worse than the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579464233489-ZK8ECC2KHH9LEF4G3NUW/IMG_0285.JPG caning My favorite part - ready to be used again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/5c846d42-c22b-4f6e-8603-f6731c114796/a1.JPG caning - Make it stand out The finished chair, after repairing the broken top rail in two places and all new weaving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/53e33618-78ba-481c-9a1e-756259fccbae/b4.JPG caning - Make it stand out The finished repair. Almost all repairs show themselves if you look https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579464614427-5PHSSAP7UE4NRH6UX3U5/IMG_0251.JPG caning See the nail? They make disassembly difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/90dc6eb8-9ec5-4075-92c6-a9edd861f28f/b1.JPG caning - Make it stand out Right side. Yikes! This looks bad! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579464028589-03HM1UDUN2DKAPQ9UDLT/image-asset.jpeg caning First things first. Take it apart, clean it up, repair any broken pieces, and take a breath before putting it back together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579464160629-DILL8474ZLXFYWBL6MCX/IMG_0284.JPG caning After reassembling and weaving the seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/088b0b7f-095e-4a27-a189-808936184554/a0.JPG caning - Make it stand out The chair as it came to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/48fb2696-71e3-4af2-8a3c-68028efd5254/b3.JPG caning - Make it stand out Rebuilt and shaped. Ready for stain. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/table-water-damage daily 0.75 2016-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1463103901634-OLVUAH1ZSU9J4DOAWSC7/image-asset.jpeg table water damage A successful repair completed on-site in a relatively short amount of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1463103860191-U2IENT67XNQUZV3YC0BC/image-asset.jpeg table water damage This was a rather intimidating piece of damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1463104109284-WPV9PZAB6HBKGTIIIKA1/image-asset.jpeg table water damage Another, unrelated area of damage from who knows what. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1463104132169-ZMLP4SEVTQ353CE8ZRLD/image-asset.jpeg table water damage The damage was sanded out and the area polished back to match the rest of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1463105183883-YFKUWMEGSZ6R0LCCCUX9/image-asset.jpeg table water damage Another view of the finished repair. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/table-top-heat-damage daily 0.75 2018-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1471708722483-FTEFR9FCYTVJ1EMIXHXN/image-asset.jpeg table top heat damage The dark in the center of each of the two spots is scorched wood/finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1471710094710-0QV2TC1IW5INR5WGINJI/image-asset.jpeg table top heat damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1471710272755-2S8WZP47S1PT50B07GEA/image-asset.jpeg table top heat damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1471708764627-PVNRDEQQ0CVR5IEN5ATE/image-asset.jpeg table top heat damage The finished repair. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/curio-cabinet-dog-chew daily 0.75 2023-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1475118282784-Z5WWYSUG7PIG9LF1Z2WI/image-asset.jpeg curio cabinet dog chew The carving recreated with epoxy putty. The repair needs final shaping before coloring to match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1475118177992-OT36OW2H8BAQETGK4HKA/image-asset.jpeg curio cabinet dog chew The aftermath of the dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1475118404752-GG5X62IYO8Y8FIQD3ZC8/image-asset.jpeg curio cabinet dog chew The finished repair after faux finishing to match the rest of the piece. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/mirror-carving daily 0.75 2017-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488030821280-W4NDL163C9OOI9OYPC39/mirror_09.jpg mirror carving The finished product. Color differences from other pictures on this page come from not using the flash in this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488030317956-XGTROJDAXN4GR8LY4D5K/mirror_05.jpg mirror carving Carving complete, ready to color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488031312342-A9OMU9M70Y2SOMY8FWVF/image-asset.jpeg mirror carving Fully matched in color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488030602759-3AFNTOK4UU262B4GUDNP/mirror_06.jpg mirror carving Almost matched, but more work to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488028970273-99ITY36A5E52WHSIE4P8/mirror_02.jpg mirror carving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1488029264399-7PZW3EPD2V3SSL460AO4/mirror_04.jpg mirror carving The start of carving. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/chair-repairs daily 0.75 2022-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1482066577378-LL6LIBSQ1H14IE5XGXQC/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The extension completed, ready for fitting and carving a tenon on the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1482067875558-AGI0JOEJ5MJB4O3E586B/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The finished repair, primed and ready for paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515412317343-CDJ4ZHC8FJ9Y8PV8KAU7/b3.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out Adding a spline to strengthen the repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515412399669-12P7YADISTONKT2WV93B/b5a.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out The finished leg repair. A repair this major is seldom completely invisible, but the chair is sturdy and the repair doesn’t draw the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1496577251895-TEBLG5EHWAOOUONZ3YFP/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/af5cfdb7-b849-49f4-8220-4cde2d7129ef/IMG_1810.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out Chair 1 before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1496576675252-51KJLP7IKI4KXIKT463A/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The finished repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1465344487104-LIANRNMFL1SWCPJUVEK5/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The completed repair - challenge met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1465263411149-LUQI4U7CY3K40W0K7MU0/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs Mechanical repairs complete - ready for color matching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1482066372465-ZRUQ0T4JEKM17KCTLL9N/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The nail split off part of the end of the stretcher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1465262115236-JT01OZ493AATMMFUZG5M/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1482066324178-BIUJ8T67TMXAYE7B53A6/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The ugly results of more than one repair, including a ball of painted glue, and a nail that wasn't helping at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/cda8f7cd-b63f-4341-bbfa-27ed101b70a9/IMG_1813.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out Chair 1 after https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/a94382e7-1761-4b2e-8914-5d955da0264c/IMG_1811.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out Chair 2 before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515412131163-D7OWF35T1G1UZR7FI9DY/a1a.jpg chair repairs - Make it stand out After the chair was reassembled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515411959187-HZ20565TKI1A2M0ZPLNL/a1.jpg chair repairs - Make it stand out More damage - a split back rail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1465262481859-PSYREIGE8B2J16F5T02Q/image-asset.png chair repairs Hmmm. Something's missing. Fortunately, the broken leg was kept. It's best to save all the pieces, even if you don't think they can be reused. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1465263376507-C05H7FFJ6L4O12HFTGA8/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The first step was to remove the cracked/split wood on the leg to create a clean surface. New wood was glued on, then shaped to match the original leg’s shape. Two stretchers also needed to be recreated to restore the chair’s function. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515412239073-CGC7WUCKH6KN8UR959QW/b5.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out As part of the chair's design, the screw hole and a finger joint made for a weak point that broke catastrophically under rough use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1496576577848-FWEVTRZ6A8P7H8BPDOLB/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs The chair as it came to me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/e5f34576-5143-4ef9-b1bf-d6203ad70e7d/IMG_1812.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out Chair 2 after https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1515412062349-331SWY563FWNDE8SPPKN/a2.JPG chair repairs - Make it stand out The rail repair in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1482066478270-DPLYFKMI30TTGMOY6YOB/image-asset.jpeg chair repairs A rough-turned extension, with the stretcher reamed out to receive it. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/dog-damage daily 0.75 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/e4dcf487-6f49-4134-9d58-6a9071025b71/c1.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out The completed repair. Replacing the entire stretcher would not be practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/f759f8ae-9cf8-44c3-b848-1c83995147ef/b2.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out The first round of filling the damage with epoxy putty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1609512903964-YT736VSVN5V00LNUM7J2/IMG_0936.JPG dog damage The damaged wood restored using epoxy putty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1609512818428-KQ2Z3SU2HMEC8QBTG2I4/IMG_0932.JPG dog damage After the dog, before any repairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/cb81b274-da91-42fb-b8aa-d0f304498feb/edit_pic2.JPG dog damage - Make it stand out Roughly recreate the profile with epoxy putty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1609513068999-28KXAB072BFA425LE52F/IMG_0943.JPG dog damage The finished repair. Repairs like this are never 100% invisible, but it’s certainly a big improvement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/a7c1373b-5fb7-4cc5-ac93-5979c22fce70/b4.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out The finished repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1609513023816-IZMEU7YKS8UQUTTQAT1E/IMG_0938.JPG dog damage partly through the process of faux-finishing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/07903242-a20d-47d1-b3c0-52e663d79046/b3.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out The profile restored and sanded, ready for color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/344ee741-60d5-4edb-8ff2-26277e92e14d/edit_pic4.JPG dog damage - Make it stand out Sand to find the final profile then prime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/9c148fea-a599-40b2-a086-325ff694ac09/IMG_1.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out Original damaged state https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/a4dc8286-a338-4955-8d1c-59977cccac64/edit_pic1.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out The damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/7fe080fb-3524-46ec-9186-252b0909452f/IMG_4.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out The finished repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/a258edeb-caba-4b07-8f51-c942db4d919f/pic7+other+arm.JPG dog damage - Make it stand out The undamaged arm for comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/fc3297f7-5679-4577-af4b-4c3a02bb445d/edit_pic5.JPG dog damage - Make it stand out The final color had brown undertones, so start by painting it brown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/62ef9b1f-e5b4-4d6f-83b7-faf99c9398d2/IMG_3.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out Recreate the profile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/9605c028-b4cd-46e2-a474-d0bd4a4fc333/b1.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out Before repairs, but after solidifying the damage with superglue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/d33ad22f-bb52-4298-87de-75f149ffcfa3/edit_pic6.JPG dog damage - Make it stand out The finished repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/f867f471-cc9c-43d3-9b1d-ab23ffcb4204/IMG_2.jpg dog damage - Make it stand out Cut off the fuzzies and coat with glue http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/veneer-repair daily 0.75 2023-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/fe629920-e786-4ebc-b28f-fcb22e87b577/c1.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out It doesn’t look like it, but the skirt is walnut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/13b60ff1-e927-409f-80d3-23fc39a9a5d5/c2.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out After cleaning up and staining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1542892663165-FT49JSI6TZ392FHH6MLJ/IMG_0236.JPG veneer repair The finished table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1542892031684-P32O3IEW39NU00P8TMLT/IMG_0199.JPG veneer repair This is a family piece that was a long-overdue for repair. Over time, a small problem got worse and worse, until it eventually threatened to have the table moved to the garage - or worse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/b31d9cd5-364c-4ab5-853c-d71df727c249/g4.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out 4. final veneer, but the color’s not right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/f79dde53-0e00-42ee-bdad-4bb5bd03106c/g3.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out 3. first layer of veneer and a little stain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1542892135989-1KMJVGCIQSRTEBETFDBU/IMG_0200.JPG veneer repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/80a8348b-c7d0-41fe-a7ea-15fc76f583c9/g5.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out 5. after final stain and finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/cfa5a6a6-a72e-41b9-b2d9-bdb6c210f201/a1.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out The table as it came to me. Pretty rough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1542892536563-T6OHDWIOSBCZBOR3578E/IMG_0241.JPG veneer repair After staining and faux finishing to match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/6dbacf87-a3b2-4ff8-a4f3-ed521db9a667/h.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out Some of the carved molding was missing. The front piece has new molding I carved to match the original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421090560075-25X9YRTK9J3QH6RAQFBH/image-asset.jpeg veneer repair Another view of the damage, before . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/fa3d25a8-6dc0-443c-a847-71071d5c9b81/g2.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out 2. filled cracks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/3e67e111-6fb9-4412-9c20-bfcfbf3df281/a3.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out The finished (refinished?) table with new walnut veneer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/7aa06eab-44f6-486d-b4d7-e0379827069f/g1.jpg veneer repair - Make it stand out 1. original condition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421513025055-BUE428D41DA0IAZDZ3I6/image-asset.jpeg veneer repair The seat with new veneer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1542892426703-W8JY58F3NQAUMW5UEPRD/IMG_0212.JPG veneer repair New veneer in place. Some problems were filled with epoxy putty (small whitish areas). Everything needs to be colored to match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421115299265-XN6XSN6OGASKLN33WU8G/lf_rocker4.jpg veneer repair . . . and after https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1421090486141-EQD1WL9QCQ5YYLAG24LQ/image-asset.jpeg veneer repair In addition to the rather obvious veneer damage, the underside of the damage needed to be reinforced. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/arbuckle-caboose daily 0.75 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563460200339-6V1FQ9YY7V87Y0ULPMRQ/IMG_0485.jpg Caboose Renovation Pictures The bottom door panels had been kicked in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563463405651-HI76WB9PRAA5LN0AHAMD/IMG_0580.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures Some of the original siding needed to be replaced to hold fasteners for the new siding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563464143359-2LU0ODR5SJ7I5GKMMPD0/IMG_0096.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures Detail inside the cupula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563458261345-AAA62EIC38DGUAT4MUK0/IMG_0531.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563458955566-5Q09KB1ZVWV0XT2UJ9O4/IMG_0094.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563708094483-RDSGM5E6UYGLJQN8GNW8/IMG_1055.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures There was ignificant rot on all corners of the cupula roof https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563457987652-FD4PASFF7849RFYUQNCA/IMG_0009.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures Before renovations. Spring 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563708130322-ZUDTXG0NNUCOGYY15YDC/IMG_1129.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures The corners, rebuilt with cedar and epoxy, then subsequently painted yellow after this picture was taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563460241613-Z8UTRG8BGIJVF1V77VEG/IMG_0486.jpg Caboose Renovation Pictures The door rebuilt. The sill needs to be replaced - part of the 20% of the renovations that are not complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/b8712dfc-eee5-4952-a23f-818459671663/IMG_0981.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures - Make it stand out Watch your step! A portion of the subfloor had rotted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563707687337-4AE3LKHR039BI9QK5Y9R/IMG_0574.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures After replacing part of the subfloor. Unfortunately, new flooring was never done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563458725031-WYYWEWVHB98LBUTR525P/IMG_0534.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563458914860-QKBU24YQBUSLYM81T2ED/IMG_0092.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563464200389-T0DBH3TBJMNLSB7RSGO2/IMG_0098.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures Black locust lumber ready to put down for the porch floors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563707319951-7SD696JGDBX1JBW9MUI2/IMG_0474a.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures The windows were all redesigned, completely rebuilt, and trimmed with cedar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563464175463-M4WO5SOX21AWT39VGF0I/IMG_0095.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures Stairs and storage in the cupula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563458126382-GSK03ERZN8E1COZ6TGU8/IMG_0011.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures About 80% completed. Fall 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563463797438-O0UMP8JR7NNUSI6TR9JF/IMG_0575.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures 2x6 cedar trim as prep for new steel siding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563463445735-FEC5O3RBBVCHB4XRDMZQ/IMG_0584.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures Tar paper under the siding to protect from condensation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1563460405764-0O6HCL9SXBWIGWFVQBGY/IMG_0474.JPG Caboose Renovation Pictures All 8 main-level windows were in extremely rough condition. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/repurposed-furniture daily 0.75 2020-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579459262733-GN0W6DMRDW7TFN6ZBJPZ/IMG_0185.JPG Repurposed Furniture With the innards removed - a nearly blank slate to create with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579460333760-GR3T7B2L3ZHV8D2TLW3P/IMG_0217.jpg Repurposed Furniture The finished piece - after adding shelves, polishing the top, and coating selected surfaces with a modern finish that’s resistant to alcohol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579459487985-KSNG3XQHRRX0EDTUQVEA/IMG_0218.JPG Repurposed Furniture Another view of the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579459555343-BL6Z8VLLMRYPU67UTQ5N/IMG_0187+%281%29.JPG Repurposed Furniture Now what am I going to do with all these shelves? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/1579459123911-VJ74LB4NRQGZWE0H7QBJ/IMG_0182+%281%29.JPG Repurposed Furniture I love the lion carving, but as originaly created, there’s only really one ue for this cabinet. http://www.kinseyfurniturerepair.com/misc-projects daily 0.75 2022-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/4b9cd836-4bea-454a-9f08-3ab0aeff4a2c/b1.JPG misc projects - Make it stand out This corner clearly took a big hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/630eecd8-361b-42ba-897d-32ed98f31e83/b5.JPG misc projects - Make it stand out OK. One corner done. Repair of this much damage can rarely be completely invisible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/11fab573-f106-4372-a4d9-cbd24c02c093/a2.JPG misc projects - Make it stand out The same leg after repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/0d8d3c1b-c666-4745-9ad4-133c5b8a412f/a1.JPG misc projects - Make it stand out A little road rash on this leg, complete with embedded gravel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/4e5c696e-5a8c-49b0-9fa4-ff6266dc926f/f1.JPG misc projects - Make it stand out The finished desk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b1168fe4b02eb8a94de2ac/4ad46adb-122a-401b-a834-023fec2af5bf/b3.JPG misc projects - Make it stand out With wood glued in to replace what was missing.