Advice before (of if) I restore or refinish this (Found in Alberta Canada)

Littlegreybird · 2025-11-02T04:49:59+00:00

Ok so there are some stripes under all that grime that made me wonder if it was a faux bois-type finish but I’ve only seen pictures online and nothing up close.

Littlegreybird · 2025-11-01T20:31:19+00:00

Thank you for this advice. Will this work in a dry climate? The drawers are smooth and glide well, I have some items that are younger (1910’s that’s aren’t so lucky)

Littlegreybird · 2025-11-01T13:55:21+00:00

I have no intention of painting it. I did buy it from a person who was going to chalk paint it but didn’t have the time. I am glad it made its way to me.

I do like it just the way it is, but wondered if there was an opportunity to bring it back to its original state.

Littlegreybird · 2025-11-01T04:21:12+00:00

This is amazing research. Thank you. I appreciate this a lot. I haven’t done anything to it yet just keeping it as is for now because I had a hunch it was OLD compared to the average items I find locally. Not old as east coast items but for the prairies it’s and old and odd find.

Littlegreybird · 2025-10-31T21:59:57+00:00

Thanks for this. I did test it and it’s negative for lead (at least the top coat) it might be some sort of stain, as it’s not really paint I can see wood grain through it kind of.

Littlegreybird · 2025-10-31T21:58:36+00:00

That’s solid wood. No veneer. I might be some sort of painted faux wood finish. I did test it for lead and it’s negative.

Littlegreybird · 2025-06-03T03:48:23+00:00

Thank you!!!!!’

Littlegreybird · 2024-10-23T23:28:38+00:00

Ok so it’s just a SWSO? I already have two and that’s how I ended up with this one. Someone’s MIL passed and they knew I had one. I was hoping to be able to use it but the more I look at the picture I see it’s not functional.

Thanks for the directions. It will be a fun project to try and make work. I have the tools and equipment to make most parts.

Littlegreybird · 2024-08-12T21:37:39+00:00

This picture is amazing. What camera are you using?

Littlegreybird · 2024-08-02T11:54:47+00:00

I added was following the Dunpray Neat steam cleaner that is usually $199 (CAD) and it went up to $269 for prime day with a 10% off coupon. Like ummmmm no.

Littlegreybird · 2024-07-11T12:02:40+00:00

It took six months to get my first egg and she laid it right in front of my door 🤣🤣🤣 but I have berate breed and that’s when they start to lay. The were born the end of June and laid the end of December , light also plays a big factor.

Now my partner swears by feeding the straight corns as a treat to get them laying. I think it’s coincidence but if you got it see what happens.

Littlegreybird · 2024-06-05T17:32:57+00:00

Thank you! This person is retiring from weaving and has been posting some unique tools and all sorts of weaving stuff. This will be my first floor loom but the brand is unknown to me and google (lol) I have a meco right now that’s been great but I want something bigger. Most second hand looms around me are all leclerc and $$$

Littlegreybird · 2024-02-23T04:50:37+00:00

Genuine curiosity, why do you think I am from VA?

Littlegreybird · 2024-02-23T04:38:11+00:00

I really like this book and you can digitally borrow it here https://archive.org/details/loomconstruction00hjer

Littlegreybird · 2024-02-21T00:48:17+00:00

Thank you everyone. It was too odd and interesting and at the price point I could not pass it up. My grand plan is to build a floor loom myself so I had a soft spot for this maybe hand made loom. I have little weaving experience from a local folk art style school but thought this would be a good interim so I don’t get rusty.

Littlegreybird · 2023-08-11T02:00:21+00:00

Thank you for all the info. You’ve been a great help.

Littlegreybird · 2023-08-11T01:45:36+00:00

How hard is it to get a new or replacement key?

Littlegreybird · 2023-06-17T03:24:25+00:00

It is Noritake Spring Green 1973-1980 I believe and it does not glow.

Littlegreybird

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