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Wow, that looks great!

cotis wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:36 am

had this guy done during covid, helped keep a local small business afloat and I love the damn thing

now that is spectacular. beautiful

Got this for free. First restoration project.



Definitely learned a few things for next time, but enjoyed it. Still might try some die cast wheels, but happy for now.

wow looks nice. Is this in attic?

That looks great, mate! Well done.

The metal flat file document drawers new can run from $600-$1000+. I've kept an eye on craigslist and FB Marketplace and you can get them for 200-250. I decided, with my small collection to build by own solution for about $50.

^I like it. And the price was right.

cotis wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:36 am

had this guy done during covid, helped keep a local small business afloat and I love the damn thing

that is beautiful. My Hamilton 5 section I picked up during covid. Needs some tweaking and what not but overall it's great. Had to relocate it to a basement area while work is being done in the house and then its back upstairs

Those are both incredible.

sidewaysscott wrote: ↑

Mon May 22, 2023 11:51 am

Those are both incredible.

No kidding. Cotis, not to be rude but what did that beauty run ??

geezer wrote: ↑

Mon May 22, 2023 12:00 pm

sidewaysscott wrote: ↑

Mon May 22, 2023 11:51 am

Those are both incredible.

No kidding. Cotis, not to be rude but what did that beauty run ??

local woodworker had an apprentice he took on during covid to give the kid a job, it was his first project and he crushed it. guess he grew up woodworking around his family and stuff so that was cool.

I think it was around $1000? I'd have to dig around and find out for sure but that sounds about right to me.

RCP13 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:22 pm

Got this for free. First restoration project.



Definitely learned a few things for next time, but enjoyed it. Still might try some die cast wheels, but happy for now.

i want to know how you did that? I have the exact same one to start with

crujonez wrote: ↑

Tue May 30, 2023 10:52 am

RCP13 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:22 pm

Got this for free. First restoration project.



Definitely learned a few things for next time, but enjoyed it. Still might try some die cast wheels, but happy for now.

i want to know how you did that? I have the exact same one to start with

Beautifully finished!

RCP13 can you advise how you made that thing so awesome. I have the same metal flat file to start with. Thanks

Thanks guys. Didn’t take much, just a palm sander and some mineral spirits to remove all that paint. Then just stained it and put on a coat of poly. There were some errors and learning experiences mixed in there too, but overall easier than I thought.