Transforming A Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!

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Refinishing furniture is definitely NOT my favorite task. But it's hard to deny that the process often provides a lot of insights into how furniture is made as well as what materials, joinery, and finishes stand the test of time. Come with me on this crazy journey as we tear apart a 1949 Heywood Wakefield desk and transform it into a functional beauty!

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00:00:00 Who likes Refinishing!?
00:01:05 Assessing the Damage
00:04:25 Thank you Aura!
00:06:26 Past Repairs
00:07:53 Oreo
00:09:52 Will the top move?
00:13:40 Taking the desk apart
00:17:57 How to Kerf a Panel
00:21:03 Hairline Crack Repair
00:21:41 Delamination Repair
00:22:43 Replacing a Runner
00:27:42 My Sanding Process
00:29:53 Adding Glue to the Cleats
00:33:31 Reassembly
00:35:34 Drawer Deconstruction
00:42:38 Will it go back together?
00:44:57 Replace or Repair?
00:48:19 Using Cauls
00:51:12 More Sanding
00:52:50 Making & Using my Blotch Control
00:55:58 Desk Reassembly
01:00:59 Applying the Finish
01:04:05 Applying the Top Coat
01:07:17 The Reveal!

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