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A Unique Hat Rack

Nearly twenty years ago I designed and built a small cabin on Lake Lure, and had a great time building (with some help!) and furnishing it, including making this hat rack using a hundred year old piece of fir lumber and some porcelain knobs ….

Here’s a close-up shot of one of
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Removing A Water Mark

I should have known better. We live with antiques and I know that all old finishes, and, for that matter, a lot of new ones, can be marred by water. So why I left a wet towel laying on the oak bench at the foot of our bed is beyond reason — and any excuse. When I came home from work and saw where I had left the towel that morning, I knew what I was going to find under it: a large white mark.

While I hope this never happens to you, if you want to see how I was able to restore the old finish — and make it even stronger – you can read more here.


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