Koken barber chair restoration(s)

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Billy Goatee, Dec 18, 2016.

  1. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    A couple months ago, I found myself a project. FB_IMG_1480648059055.jpg
    After stripping 4-5 layers of paint, the beautiful grain of quarter sawn oak shined through.
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    As was advertised in the cataloge listing I found, it was stained in a Golden Oak finish. FB_IMG_1480961793022.jpg Just waiting on upholstery now. I had the funds to compete this project, but purchased another project chair.
     
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  2. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Very cool. Looks like a lot of hours. Can't wait to see it finished.
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Ditto!
     
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  4. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Nice.....
     
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  5. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys! I lucked out and the paint preserved quite a bit of the nickel plate on the brackets, it's not perfect, but not needing replated.

    After Christmas is over, I should be able to buy some leather and get her done.
     
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  6. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    Chair #2. It's a bit rough. Trying my hand at replating though. Learning new skills. First, rust removal via reverse electrolysis.

    Should be replating in brass FB_IMG_1482377169701.jpg 20161221_182823.jpg FB_IMG_1482377169701.jpg on Monday.
     

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