How To Restore Old Wooden Furniture; Strip and Wax Polish (English Restorer)

Antique furniture restoration expert Simon Gilboy demonstrates how to restore old wood furniture with a natural finish, allowing the grain of the timber to shine through. In this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide, Simon breathes new life to an old solid oak dining table.

You Will Need:
- Beeswax furniture polish (Buy from Gilboys: https://bit.ly/2XhjQcq)
- Cotton buffing cloth (Buy from Gilboys: https://bit.ly/2XekpnB)
- '0000' grade wire wool (Buy from Gilboys: https://bit.ly/2Xg249A)
- Pure beeswax scratch repair filler block (Buy from Gilboys: https://bit.ly/2XhU5sG)
- Paint Stripper
- Methylated spirits/denatured alcohol (if chemical stripper used)
- Acetic acid AKA: Pickling Vinegar (if chemical stripper used)
- Gloves to protect your hands
- Goggles to protect your eyes
- Worn or cut-down two inch brush
- Coarse wire wool or cabinet scraper (Buy from Gilboys: https://bit.ly/3TZoWKE)
- 120 grit sandpaper
- 320 grit sandpaper
- Sanding block
- Face mask
- Masking tape
- Kitchen scrubber
- Wax oil

Steps:
How to apply stripper 1:44
How to remove stripper: 3:05
How to key the surface: 6:06
How to neutralise the wood: 8:48
How to prepare the wood for wax oil: 10:35
How to apply wax oil: 11:10
How to de-nib: 13:06
How to apply beeswax polish: 13:54
How to repair holes and scratches: 16:53
How to buff wax for a natural finish: 21:23
How to apply wax to turned table legs: 23:46
Before and after comparison: 28:04

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