I have to say that I did feel somewhat like a vandal taking apart a beautifully made piece of furniture to salvage the wood, and as I did I was amazed at the detail and the craftsmanship of the piece. I looked like a custom made piece as I has never seen such a design previously.
I looked everywhere for a manufacturer's mark ... none in sight. All the joints were double doweled or m&t, the draws were half blind hand cut dovetails, and the joinery was spot on every where.
It was a solid Tas Oak TV unit with bevel cut lead light glass doors and two cupboards. It was the type used for big old TVs and really not a practical piece for today's homes.
The top and TV shelf were both 42mm , the sides and cupboard doors were raised panels of 25mm, the bottom was 32mm, the back was 10mm t&g boards .... and even the shelves behind the glass doors were solid Tas Oak wood. The only parts not solid wood were two interior panels which were chipboard covered with Tas Oak veneer. The cost was $15, marked down from $30!!.
The unit was 1800 long, 1500 high and 600 wide. The cost for delivery from A Man With A Van was $315 ... so I decided to to break it down on site and load it in the back of the Jeep. The top was screwed on, as was the bottom, the back was nailed into a rebate, I couldn't save much from the face frame though.
A nice find and enough 42 and 32 material to make tops for 2 hall tables and a coffee table. I will use the raised panels and veneered boards for some blanket chests. The lead light and raised panel doors will be used for a book case.
I am rather happy at this find .... but I still feel quite sad about bringing an end to someones fine work and attention to detail.
Regards
Rob
I looked everywhere for a manufacturer's mark ... none in sight. All the joints were double doweled or m&t, the draws were half blind hand cut dovetails, and the joinery was spot on every where.
It was a solid Tas Oak TV unit with bevel cut lead light glass doors and two cupboards. It was the type used for big old TVs and really not a practical piece for today's homes.
The top and TV shelf were both 42mm , the sides and cupboard doors were raised panels of 25mm, the bottom was 32mm, the back was 10mm t&g boards .... and even the shelves behind the glass doors were solid Tas Oak wood. The only parts not solid wood were two interior panels which were chipboard covered with Tas Oak veneer. The cost was $15, marked down from $30!!.
The unit was 1800 long, 1500 high and 600 wide. The cost for delivery from A Man With A Van was $315 ... so I decided to to break it down on site and load it in the back of the Jeep. The top was screwed on, as was the bottom, the back was nailed into a rebate, I couldn't save much from the face frame though.
A nice find and enough 42 and 32 material to make tops for 2 hall tables and a coffee table. I will use the raised panels and veneered boards for some blanket chests. The lead light and raised panel doors will be used for a book case.
I am rather happy at this find .... but I still feel quite sad about bringing an end to someones fine work and attention to detail.
Regards
Rob
Salvaging wood from old furniture ... while respecting others good work of the others
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