SCHOOL DESK RESTORATION
Project: Restoring a salvaged children’s school desk from early 1900sby removing paint and re-emphasizing original features and imbued characteristics
Sources: Long Island, NY
Materials & Tools: Orbital sander, environmentally friendly paint stripper, Titebond II wood glue, wax finish
2014
Original condition and tear-down
Exposed character and features including wood grain, pen marks, and stamped #22 on back side
Glue-up of cracks in wood panels and legs
Details of original joinery using wooden dowels and hardware
Finished piece