April 1, 201313 yr An old Mersman coffee table.    Top was falling to pieces.    Two of the aprons were split apart.  Saved what i could, as I have "plans' for some of it.  It had some fancy legs, thoughHardware is junk, though.  Will replace that with Mortise & Tenon joints.   Them bolts will just have to go. Aprons were a bit curvy, as well.I can use these two as patterns for some new ones out of Walnut..Have to allow from a tenon on each end, though.  Not sure about all the details, like that groove down the middle.   May skip that detail.  Also have to watch out for knotsThere's one now! So, now a certain table will have a set of old legs (needs to be stained to match) and will have some fancy aprons.  This old Mersman Table was the Daughters TV stand in her bedroom.   Might just get a "new,& improved" one? Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
April 1, 201313 yr Those are actually pretty danged cool Steve!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
April 1, 201313 yr MAn I love old finds like that. I have two rockers in my front living room that were "saves' from the local mission store. My favorite was a real basket case and it turns out that it was originally built about 1860. With lots of love and a bit of skill it came back to life for hopefully another 100 years.Ron DudelstonSite AdministratorAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
April 1, 201313 yr Author I have a Wicker style chair on the front porch right now.    Seems a landlord kicked some people out, then threw all their stuff out on to the ground.    IF the ex-tennats came and got their stuff, fine.  If not, first come, first serve.  Chair is missing the seat, but all else is there, and in good shape.   Even the four screws to hold the seat are still there.  need to cut some plywood for a base for the new cushion.Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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