Doug71
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Our local church has just sold some of it's pews as they are having a bit of a change round.
The pews are really nice, solid oak, all got individual carvings but over 9' long. I have been asked by a couple of people if I can shorten them which seems quite straightforward as they are kind of made in 3 sections so I can just cut it down and refit the end making it about 6' long.
I was hoping to not damage any of the original finish by hiding any fixings but originally there have been 2 large screws through the ends hidden under wood plugs. It will make a better job if I remove the plugs, screw the end on and put new plugs in but then I will need to stain/finish the plugs to match.
Any tips on what stain would be good for this and what would be good to spruce the whole pew up a bit, just some furniture polish? Not sure what the original finish is, I have zero experience on this kind of thing.
I know a photo would make it easier but still have not got round to working that out. The pews are a typical golden brown colour.
I did get a pew for myself which I can experiment on, I am shortening mine.
They were ridiculously cheap, £150 each, mine was only £75 as it has a little bit of woodworm damage.
Thanks in advance, Doug
The pews are really nice, solid oak, all got individual carvings but over 9' long. I have been asked by a couple of people if I can shorten them which seems quite straightforward as they are kind of made in 3 sections so I can just cut it down and refit the end making it about 6' long.
I was hoping to not damage any of the original finish by hiding any fixings but originally there have been 2 large screws through the ends hidden under wood plugs. It will make a better job if I remove the plugs, screw the end on and put new plugs in but then I will need to stain/finish the plugs to match.
Any tips on what stain would be good for this and what would be good to spruce the whole pew up a bit, just some furniture polish? Not sure what the original finish is, I have zero experience on this kind of thing.
I know a photo would make it easier but still have not got round to working that out. The pews are a typical golden brown colour.
I did get a pew for myself which I can experiment on, I am shortening mine.
They were ridiculously cheap, £150 each, mine was only £75 as it has a little bit of woodworm damage.
Thanks in advance, Doug