I built a kitchen table (purple heart top w/ breadboard & a hard maple base) in 2005. The table although wearing well has two issues I'd appreciate suggestions to resolve.
1. When I built the table, I routered a small channel along the inner edge of the breadboard and rolled/glued in an inlay strip. The strip at one end of the table has a 1" section that is starting to lift on the inner edge (this area is approx 2" from end of the breadboard). It appears that with a fine tip injector I could place a few drops of glue or a bonding agent. My question, is there a glue best suited to handling this type of repair? Also, any suggestions on how to apply, clamp, set would be appreciated.
2. I rubbed in multiple coats of a blend to seal the table back in 2005 (Boiled Linseed Oil, turpentine, &?) there is no varnish or poly on the table. I've maintained it by rubbing on neutral wax with 0000 steel wool and then buffing with a soft cloth. I didn't do a great job of periodically waxing/buffing and the surface needs to be re-done. Any suggestions on how to remove wax build-up so that I can then redo sealer? I do not wish to have a poly look on this table even though it is used daily.
thank you, Jeff
1. When I built the table, I routered a small channel along the inner edge of the breadboard and rolled/glued in an inlay strip. The strip at one end of the table has a 1" section that is starting to lift on the inner edge (this area is approx 2" from end of the breadboard). It appears that with a fine tip injector I could place a few drops of glue or a bonding agent. My question, is there a glue best suited to handling this type of repair? Also, any suggestions on how to apply, clamp, set would be appreciated.
2. I rubbed in multiple coats of a blend to seal the table back in 2005 (Boiled Linseed Oil, turpentine, &?) there is no varnish or poly on the table. I've maintained it by rubbing on neutral wax with 0000 steel wool and then buffing with a soft cloth. I didn't do a great job of periodically waxing/buffing and the surface needs to be re-done. Any suggestions on how to remove wax build-up so that I can then redo sealer? I do not wish to have a poly look on this table even though it is used daily.
thank you, Jeff