Antique Oak Children's Desk Restoration - Part Two

In this second video, Simon demonstrates a number of techniques that a french polisher or furniture restorer may use to restore an old oak finish. Although this not a demonstration video, Simon shows clearly how a series of careful wood treatments can result in an amazing renovation.
Once all the repair and preparation work is completed (as seen in Part 1-https://youtu.be/3nh_a3uFhjs )

Simon goes on to show how to neutralise the wood after stripping with a chemical stripper and then use oxalic acid to bring out the natural colour of the aged oak timber. The next process Simon shows us how to use Plaster of Paris to create a traditional limed oak finish.

French polishing colouring techniques are also demonstrated, along with how to make a watertight container from a single piece of sandpaper.

In the final part of the video, Simon shows us how easy it is to apply Gilboys new hard wax oil for a natural, hard wearing finish which is further complimented by using Gilboys pure gold, clear beeswax premium polish to crown the restoration.

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Video Chapter Index

00:16 Two reasons to use methylated spirits after stripping
02:15 Black spots on oak after stripping
03:12 Using Gilboys Oxalic Acid on oak
04:57 Spot bleaching oak
06:55 Applying hot oxalic acid solution to the oak top
07:31 Applying washing soda to the oxalic acid soaked surface
09:29 Wiping away the excess oxalic solution with a clean dry cloth
09:55 Applying oxalic to the the remaining parts of the oak desk
12:13 How to apply a limed oak finish to oak wood
13:05 Using a wire brush to open up the soft pores of the oak grain
14:40 Lightly sealing the wood, prior to liming, using a weak shellac mix
16:00 Charging the fad with french polish and meths
18:05 Results of using oxalic on black spotting
19:19 Mixing the Plaster of Paris liming paste
19:50 Applying the liming paste
23:02 Story time at Gilboys
27:38 Lightly sanding the limed oak prior to sealing
28:55 Applying Gilboys hard wax oil
32:43 Applying hardwax oil to the oak pedestal unit
34:56 How to make a French Polishers Boat
36:48 Using raw earth pigments to fake grain the oak
39:35 Sourcing wood for the new pen holder
41:22 Making the new pen holder
43:44 Cutting the plinth profile to match rest of the pedestal
44:38 Shaping a new facade for the pens
46:09 Applying Gilboy Pure gold premium beeswax polish
47:22 Reassembling the desk
47:40 Gluing in new drawer stops
47:50 Showing some of the materials used to restore the desk
48:43 Before shots of the desk prior to restoration
48:54 Revealing the newly restored desk to the customer

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