I may be asked to restore an Anniversary ...

[Crash]

Any links to guys that are restoring an Anniversary table? I need to know the particulars to look out for that may put me over my head.

 

[scruffy1]

As far as antiques go this will be one of the easier restorations. Due to their hollow,thin wood construction, the legs and leg banding sometimes took a beating. Replacement banding is available.This can really add to the restoration cost. The legs and the aprons is what really makes these tables,so examine closely

The anniversary's rails came two ways, solid wood or a commercial Formica finish. Formica, while a durable finish, is considered to be much less desirable finish of the two. It can be a real problem to repair Formica.

Condition of metal castings. Figure cost of polishing.
Ball return? Hopefully it is drop pocket! The original fiberglass returns and pockets can really add up if repairs or replacements are needed.


Good luck!

John

 

[Crash]

I'm told that the aprons and metal are in good shape and that the wood is undamaged but needs refinishing. Drop pockets, no formica. As long as I don't need some exotic tool I think I'll consider the project.

 

[scruffy1]

I'm told that the aprons and metal are in good shape and that the wood is undamaged but needs refinishing. Drop pockets, no formica. As long as I don't need some exotic tool I think I'll consider the project.

Haha! No real exotic tools needed but we do have a nifty little wheeled pinstriper to redo the stripes! Definitely consider polishing the metal. It really make a difference in the appearance. It's not expensive.

 

[tableman]

The last one we restored was for a guy in Charlotte, NC. His corners had been painted ! Talk about a mess to clean up. I finally got back down to metal and had them chrome plated. They turned out great. I'll try to dig up some pics and post them.

 

[Crash]

Looking forward to the pics. Sounds like the pinstripping may be the hardest thing to get right.

 

[scottp]

Looking forward to the pics. Sounds like the pinstripping may be the hardest thing to get right.

no the pinstriping is easy
the sides where the white goes is grooved
after staining just tape and paint
here is the one i did i had to make all new sides for this one
( this is a photo of a photo)

scott

 

[scruffy1]

Here is a pretty nice one we just restored and setup.

 

[PoolTable911]

Here is a pretty nice one we just restored and setup.

Wow! That is beautiful...

 

[Dead Money]

Here is a pretty nice one we just restored and setup.

Wow! That is super sharp!!

 

[Cuephoric]

Take the job, you'll enjoy doing it, as you can se from the pics the guys posted, they are worth it! Great tables!!!

 

[scruffy1]

Thanks guys! Pat, i almost called you up on this one. It was up in princeton nj. The homeowner was nice enough to send us a couple photos
of us. I am not good at taking pics while working.

p.s i am the good looking one on the left.:grin-square:

 

[jackson]

Here is a pretty nice one we just restored and setup.

That is absolutely gorgeous!!! - soooo jealous.......

Jackson:wink:

 

[J Layer]

Table looks fantastic!Great work and thanks for sharing!

 

[Crash]

I am to assume that the rails and skirts are removed/installed in one move? Is it impracticle to install rails and then the skirts or is it just easier the way shown in the pic?

 

[scruffy1]

We had already preassembled and marked position so it is easier to leave aprons attached. We just break it down at the corners for transport. Double check pocket dimensions and you are good to go. Unlike the gold crown where you do aprons last, the large anniversary apron casting is easier to fit upside down imo.

John