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DCinDC
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07/08/2014
Hello - I've been reading this forum for months and I've dreamed about finding an old bar that I could restore. Well it happened the other day - my son saw this old bar abandoned in front of a house down the street. It is in pretty good shape but I am interested in anyone's ideas on how to clean it up a little. As you can see, it is dark and a little scuffed up. Should I try and lighten the color somehow or just shellac it nicely? More interestingly, the previous owner covered the entire bar top with beer bottle caps in some kind of acrylic. I give them style points but its not really my cup of tea. What should I do with that? I appreciate any tips, I really enjoy seeing some of the great bars other people have shared. Thanks! |
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Hakalugi
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07/08/2014
That's pretty funny! Nice find. I agree, the bar top has got to go, but other than that, it looks to be a great start. |
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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07/09/2014
Well you can strip it, sand it, stain it & reseal it....and probably replace the top. Here is my step by step on restoring vintage furniture for details |
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VampiressRN
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07/09/2014
Congratulations on your windfall. I agree that the top has to go, sand it down and a dark stain should make it come back to life. Have fun and post more pics of your project. |
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tikiskip
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07/09/2014
Great tip Vamp but. You need to cover the top with a whole new piece of 1 to 3/4 inch wood. But then all that you do on this bar should first be tested on a low backside of the bar incase you don't like out come. Good luck!! |
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tikiskip
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07/09/2014
http://www.franksupply.com/bamboo/rattan-poles.html#9rattan Ok here it is. |
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VampiressRN
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07/09/2014
Thanks for the expert guidance TS. I had no idea the sanding was an issue...good to know. It is a nice piece (except for the top...somebody drank a lot of beer.) |
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tikiskip
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07/09/2014
"Thanks for the expert guidance TS" I do not think myself an expert but more a person that has worked with these things and It would be cool if you could slide a strip of tapa in that area where the rattan "Us" are, |
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