Recent content by rowan.bradley

OK, I get the message loud and clear "leave well alone". What are the round brass coloured bits on the ends of the swan necks called? I have not yet discovered whether these are actually brass, or brass effect wood. What is the best way to clean and restore these? Thank you - Rowan

Thank you, I will try to find that episode. I have a reasonable amount of experience working with wood, and a reasonable collection of tools. Rowan

Surely I should at least reattach any loose veneer, and fix that crack? And I think the colour of the wood will show much better if it's cleaned. Liberon make a product called Fine Wood Stripper, and Priory Polishes makes one called Clock Case Restorer. Does anyone have any experience with...

I have just bought an old long case clock (said to be from about 1780) with a mahogany case with some inlays and want to set about restoring the case myself. I have the following questions: 1. How do I safely remove whatever old sealer, polish and dirt is there, and reveal the true colour of...