Restoration - Antique Oak Roll Top Desk Part 2

[@Cradley684]

Great job all, love them roll top desk's, have a nice day !!!. Brian West Mid's !!!.😀😀👍👍.

[@GT_Racer347]

Oh yeah. Way cool 😎🫶🏻

[@geecee1990]

I just bought an antique oak roll-top desk almost identical to this one. Paid $300 for it and it is pretty worn out but very repairable. this sucker is heavy as H*** :) Very excited to get on with this project. I wanted to give it an updated look, but I'm noticing that even the brand new ones are typically stained, not painted.

[@kevinmcilduff9329]

Hi & luv the vids, i have a rolltop i kept meaning to restore, you've given me the push to get started, Thanks !

[@ritchandsj3333]

You can do it!

[@davidlewis492]

Fantastic job, well done.

[@ritchandsj3333]

Many thanks!

[@magdalenazivkovic4173]

where did you find the lock?

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That turned out great, nice work. 👍👍

[@ritchandsj3333]

Thanks, puts the chair to shame though!

[@ritchandsj3333]

And the freaky cat is there as well 😼

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

@@ritchandsj3333 😺 😺 👍 😊

[@chrisfranklynmakes]

Yeah, I'd be totally happy with that! Now I can see how you got into each of the roller turns... cheers!

[@ritchandsj3333]

Thanks, hanging it over the edge of something really helps, you need to be careful when you get to the tipping point.

[@kayeahmad8782]

I have just inherited a roll top desk nearly identical to this. Wish you were in Perth West Australia to restore for me.

[@AVest421]

What an project! I would love to have the place to something like this! I just found an amazing roll top that I would love. But it has an horrible very light stain and I would love to stain it darker and restore it. But yeah hard do in an apartment.

[@ritchandsj3333]

You can do it!

[@xrpminion5507]

beautiful work! I have a very similar desk that I would love to redo. Not sure I'm up for that project. might need to outsource it. Great job!

[@ritchandsj3333]

Thanks for the comment, have a go at the restoration, you could break it down into parts, may make it seem less daunting. I'd offer to do it, but looks like you're in the States, a bit far for shipping!

[@kenmichaels]

Did you use a stripper on the apron the rolltop part of the rolltop desk?

[@ritchandsj3333]

Yes you can use the paint stripper, but be careful not to damage the webbing behind the slats.

[@richardbickell3030]

Great job - what did you treat the wood with before polishing? Thanks

[@ritchandsj3333]

Hi, we used a mix of 90% treatex hard wax oil, to 10% treatex thinner, think of it as a sanding sealer. You could use anything that will help seal the timber.

[@CK_Loves_Tea]

😻 How old is your lovely kitty? She sounds like a grand old dame. I love how unimpressed she is with you disturbing her rest! Beautiful restoration. It came out absolutely stunning!

[@ritchandsj3333]

She's 16yrs and still very vocal!

[@marycarlgren7436]

Loved watching your work. I have a rolltop desk too. Was wondering how to mend the roller part they are separating. Any ideas I

[@ritchandsj3333]

Thank you for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed it. Typically the slats are glued on to a canvas/fabric backing. We were lucky as none of ours had moved. I believe it’s just a case of cleaning up the slat as much as possible and them re-glueing with a wood glue. Please bear in mind I’m only an enthusiastic amateur. If you look at the kzbin.info or kzbin.info this may give you some ideas, both these channels have been a great source of information. Let us know how you get on, all the best Ritch & SJ.

[@marycarlgren7436]

@@ritchandsj3333 Thank you very much for the information. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again Mary.

[@JK-lm2qi]

I am refinishing some cabinets and there is a rolling cabinet that cannot be removed as you did here. It's going to be a real challenge getting into all those crevices while still in place. Can you tell me what product you brushed on and do you wash it after brushing/before sanding? Much appreciated!

[@ritchandsj3333]

Hi, here's a link to a video we did showing the paint stripper we used and how we use it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoOumoKkfrZ0kKs You can buy it from Toolstation in the UK see link www.toolstation.com/home-strip-paint-varnish-remover/p70267 The secret is to not let it dry out, you can use steel wool to help remove the finish, but make sure you have removed as much of the steel wool bits from the piece before washing off. This especially important when working with oak as the steel particales can react with the tannings in the oak and leave you with little black dots. If possible use stainless steel wool. Hope thats helpful.

[@JK-lm2qi]

@@ritchandsj3333 so incredibly helpful, thanks!

[@kirstyosborne9003]

My husband and I have just inherited a desk identical to this. It's been in the family for 3 generations and I would love to get it restored. We are in Yorkshire in the UK, is this something you would do?

[@ritchandsj3333]

Hi Kirsty, although we don’t do this as a service, no formal training, it is something we could do. We’re coming into a very busy period for us, so wouldn’t have any availability until at the earliest April next year. We’d also need to see the item before quoting, if you are interested please DM us on Instagram @ritchandsj. Thanks

[@kirstyosborne9003]

@@ritchandsj3333 done :)

[@88redraider]

Thanks so much for the vid, it looks great! I'm in the early stages of restoring my fathers roll top. So far, I've just used citra-strip then mineral spirits prior to sanding down 2 drawers as a test run. You seem to have used vastly different supplies/techniques. I was hoping you might share what materials you used, including the sanding tools, and the steps in which you did so. No worries if not, thanks again!

[@ritchandsj3333]

We're in the UK so use products available locally. As for the Paint stripper, we have a video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoOumoKkfrZ0kKs

[@cyclescientific]

How straight forward is the disassembly of these? I have one being shipped from my mothers house. It's 32" deep and the door to my office is only 30" :)

[@ritchandsj3333]

Sorry for the late response. They are quite easy to take apart, just take your time a find all the screws.

[@YuriySamorodov]

Just wondering if original locking system when you roll down the top still works?

[@ritchandsj3333]

Had to buy a new lock, but everything works great thanks.

[@IkeBrider]

Can I ask where you got the new lock from please?

[@ritchandsj3333]

Hi, sorry i haven't responded sooner, to be honest I can't remember. If i do, I'll post another reply to this comment.

[@davidrhewitt8114]

Yes, I’m interested as well.

[@macmccreadie8541]

Grotesque..ghastly...hideous NOISE.. not MUSIC..spoilled it.