Adam King Studio Fine Furniture & Antique Restoration

I first laid eyes on this small wonder when my instructor at The Worcester Center for Crafts produced it out of his front pocket. Throughout my time there, I saw him use this gem in seemingly endless ways. It tamed tearout, smoothed applied edges, and even helped form small bits of replacement molding. It became evident that this was truly an indispensible tool. Finally, the day came when he gathered us around and showed us how he made it. Now, I’m going to do the same for you. So, gather round and let’s make my favorite tiny tool in the shop.

I’ve mentioned, on a few occasions, the heritage and connection that our woodworking has with the past. (here and here. ) I now have an opportunity to work on a piece of my family’s history. This is the chair that my Great Grandfather used to frequent every day at our family’s furniture store. This is the chair from which he made deals, typed invoices, and generally ran the family business.

It seems that lately you can’t go very long through the day without hearing about rising food costs, escalating gas prices, or the effects of global warming. Since these issues are at the forefront of the media, it’s made many of us stop and consider just how much of an impact our actions and lifestyle has made on the environment.

Throughout the life of your furniture, it will succumb to the rigors of living and serving its purpose. Whether it’s typical use or blatant abuse, at some point, even the finest of pieces could use a little help. Here are three very easy solutions to some of the most common problems that can plague your furniture.

Worn Edges and Corners