tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post4573481691944798517..comments2023-08-29T07:40:43.657-04:00Comments on A Modern Line / Heywood Wakefield refinishing and other mid-century mayhem: Update on the M197 wishbone table and some other fun stuff...Le Corbusier anyone??A Modern Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10622051392240072802noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-34691173092279923342015-01-03T15:20:41.031-05:002015-01-03T15:20:41.031-05:00Nate and I are about to start on our very rough M1...Nate and I are about to start on our very rough M197 wishbone table we just happened upon for pennies. As always, we very much appreciate that you share your knowledge with us!!!! This post will be super helpful! You have made it possible for us to fill our home with all of this beautiful furniture that will last for years more to come. Jen Darlingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-37099034172214997862012-04-14T13:35:39.507-04:002012-04-14T13:35:39.507-04:00thanks Dana, That's probably my last post for ...thanks Dana, That's probably my last post for awhile on the refinishing process. Don't want readers getting bored! I will keep throwing "tips" out there from time to time.A Modern Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622051392240072802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-79713103707111249702012-04-14T12:57:10.935-04:002012-04-14T12:57:10.935-04:00Then they can pass that down to their kids and gra...Then they can pass that down to their kids and grandkids ;)A Modern Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622051392240072802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-59326072297070308992012-04-14T01:41:02.109-04:002012-04-14T01:41:02.109-04:00Great tutorial and great consignment pieces! And, ...Great tutorial and great consignment pieces! And, yes, I did notice the Le Corbusier on Mad Men the other night. :)Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-37327395730845448282012-04-14T01:27:38.389-04:002012-04-14T01:27:38.389-04:00I think it is a wonderful idea to gather the new g...I think it is a wonderful idea to gather the new generation 'round the table when all is finished for a nice photo. <br /><br />Dying over that LC4!The Thrifty Picker - Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959045745108787020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-26667016270114005502012-04-13T22:42:47.151-04:002012-04-13T22:42:47.151-04:00Detail my friend, it's your attention to detai...Detail my friend, it's your attention to detail that gets you your results. I like you don't work in a Norm Abrams eat off the floor work shop. The one thing I do have is plenty of bright fluorescent light to see what's going on and funny enough a fan at my back also. I apologize if I sounded preachy, I'm am far from always being health conscious in the shop. Keep up the good work.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646463582447530152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-29162073429690104982012-04-13T22:10:27.508-04:002012-04-13T22:10:27.508-04:00Dave, One of the reasons I'm sharing is my hop...Dave, One of the reasons I'm sharing is my hope for a younger generation picking up and going forward with refinsihing in the future. Chances are good I have maybe another 10-15 years doing this before I go to the great refinishing shop in the sky or just have to quit! I'm way past being worried about the effects of lead or dust poisoning although I do work with a fan at my back to minimize the damage. Masks, gloves and all the safety equipment that is recommended for doing what I do, I totally disregard. Not that I wouldn't recommend for younger folks just starting as they may have some salvagable brain cells left worth protecting... People are always amazed at what I can accomplish in the conditions I normally work. It's hard to agrue with the finished results! I still don't trust or plan on using tack clothes on my H/W, but thanks for the info...A Modern Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622051392240072802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909174152211104663.post-9311118972416296262012-04-13T20:42:35.663-04:002012-04-13T20:42:35.663-04:00Lookin good Mr Kotter! It's turning out nice. ...Lookin good Mr Kotter! It's turning out nice. I use tack cloth everytime so there is no free floating dust when I apply finish and to keep cleaning the shop to minimum. You really shouldn't worry as the tack in most is plant based. There are three parts Oil,Resin,Solvent, the first two are derived from trees and the third is usually Turpentine which comes from Pine Trees although it can be substituted with paint thinner. The third is your only concern but they are mostly used in auto body shop applications to cut through oils. There is a beeswax alternative or you can make your own beeswax cloth. Anyhow just sayin, I hope you wear a mask when you sand or blow the dust off as it can wreak havoc on your lungs and sinuses over time and cause some serious health issues especially if there is lead in the old finish being removed, that and natural chemicals in wood can be just as bad if breathed in dust form. Regardless keep on doin what your doin someone has to save good furniture from the burn pile.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646463582447530152noreply@blogger.com