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Question: dies anyone here do restoration? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I have a 1920's roll-top desk that is in okay condition but needs restoration.

I got it off the side of a driveway thinking I would restore it but I just have too many projects.

At this point I would like to give it to anyone who would want it. Anyone have any ideas? I don't really want to do craigslist or anything like that because I don't want a bunch of random folks coming to my house.

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[–] litchralee@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You may want to include a photo of the piece, ideally many photos from various angles.

But to be frank, unless you find someone within a max 1 hour's travel distance, it's not likely someone will be found who is also willing to take on this project. Wood furniture is, for all its pros and cons, heavy.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 6 points 1 year ago

Wood furniture is, for all its pros and cons, heavy.

Whenever I get an idea for a project, this is always the following thought. "Ugh, I don't wanna have to move that."