Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
I am in love with this cabinet!! Just take care of it like Charlee stated and you should be good to go. The cabinet could be refinished but I like the antique look. Make it looked like a well cared for antique and not a refinished piece.
Billy
Thank you! Hopefully, my cleaning and refinishing will do it justice. Do you know when this cabinet type was built?
I am still not sure how to redo the wire so it folds back to fully open the top cover.