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About Eileen Cronk
Expertise
Hi..I can answer most questions about the repairing,stripping and refinishing of all your old furniture and wood items(the things we call antiques)I can give advice about what to buy/avoid at auctions/flea markets. I do not give appraisals on antiques.

Experience
I have been refinishing antiques for the past 30yrs. While I have taken several courses over the years,I have found that "hands on" learning is the best teacher. Perhaps I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made while learning.

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Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks - old dresser refinishing project

Expert: Eileen Cronk - 10/28/2009

Question

dresser

I have an old dresser that I am refinishing. I believe it is over 100 years old (knapp joinery). It had some water damage which has cupped the top, but otherwise is solid. I can't tell what kind of wood it is. It looks like oak, but doesn't feel heavy enough. I have stripped and sanded it. Do you have any recommendations for finishing it? I did a table top a few years ago and the stain blotched in a few spots. I want to avoid this.

Answer
Hi Ryan
Nice to hear from you.
This is a nice old Eastlake style dresser.
There will be no fear of this piece blotching when stain is applied.
I would use a Minwax oil stain.
Have you corrected the warped top?
Can I see a picture of the stripped piece.
Really hard to see the wood in this picture.
Could be ash, but really cannot tell.Get back
Regards
Eileen

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