Keep what is sound
An intact part is not replaced simply to make the repair look uniform. Retaining it is considered alongside the strength and use of the piece.
Structure
The joints that
hold it together.
A loose joint, split rail or missing stretcher changes how a piece behaves. Structural work starts with an examination of the frame.
More than the loose corner.
We consider how a frame is constructed, whether its components are sound and what earlier work has altered. The proposal may cover a local connection, a damaged component or several related joints.
Record earlier work
Old fixings, adhesive residues and added blocks can change the available options. We record them before deciding how to repair the joint.
Discuss the intended use
A display chair and a chair used at the table have different practical expectations. Tell us how the object needs to function.
Something you want to keep
Tell us about
your piece.
A chair that moves at the joints. A table with a damaged top. A cabinet with lifting veneer. Start with the object and what has changed.
Describe your piece