Post #481285 by 1961surf on Thu, Sep 3, 2009 6:54 PM

I have so many projects going on , sometimes I think my ADD kicks into over drive.
I recently picked up some more vintage rattan furniture, and one of the pieces was
this curved L shaped rattan bar that needs restoration.I thought I would show the
before , during and after process of me restoring this unique cool bar.First of all
the varnish was peeling off,so I decided to hand sand the entire bar down - front,
back,sides and inside the shelves and drawers .When I say by hand, I don't mean
using a vibrating power sander-I really mean by hand.There are so many nooks and
cranny's in this bar,it's really the best way to do it.Good ole'fashion elbow grease
is what my Dad use to always say.The original formica top was warped and absolutely
shot so it had to be removed.It doesn't look so hot right now , but just you wait
and see what this gem will transform into.Here are several before pics of the bar
with the top taken off.If you will notice in the second and fourth pic you will see
where rattan is much lighter,that is where I have started hand sanding the rattan
down.

Be back soon with more pics and update info on this project .

[ Edited by: 1961surf 2009-09-03 19:37 ]