Nice Mahogany XI

jimmantwo · Post by **jimmantwo** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:17 pm

Somebody brought this to me as a freebie. I offered to restore it for him - there were many issues (loose veneer, missing parts, bear finish, etc.)and as we unloaded it, he decided it was too far gone and he didn't want it. I told him that I've worked on worse but he didn't want it. It is coming out really nice and I'll offer it back to him.

Henry · Post by **Henry** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:45 pm

Looks great. Same vintage as my XI-G (1917). With a rebuilt Exhibition it should sound great, too. Congratulations!

What did you use to restore the finish so nicely?

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:13 am

You've got to share your secrets. It looks great! Jerry

Post by **alang** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:35 am

Yes, looks awesome. Did you remove all the hardware before the cleaning of the wood?
Thanks
Andreas

jimmantwo · Post by **jimmantwo** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:06 am

alang wrote:Yes, looks awesome. Did you remove all the hardware before the cleaning of the wood?
Thanks
Andreas

Yes. Better to polish the hardware as well.

Edisone · Post by **Edisone** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:33 pm

He'll prolly have kittens, when he sees how beautiful it is now ! Excellent work.

Couch Potato · Post by **Couch Potato** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:10 pm

That's a wonderful rebound for a machine. I too am interested in the method followed to bring it back. My mahagony restoration skill are lacking but have had good luck with oak machines.

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