I have an antique three piece slate table that has just been installed. The slate is covered with Simonis cloth. I am not using the table yet because I am waiting for my irons to be installed. However I noticed then brushing the cloth a slight bump. This bump is about six inches from a rail and along a seam. As I roll a ball over this spot I can barely hear it click but it doesn't seem to alter it's path. I can feel this with my finger as I run it over this area. I do know a seam sealer was used but I am not sure what kind. The bump is probably three separate areas about one half inch each near each other. My question is how much of an issue should I make of this? Should I expect this to be perfect on this 100 year old table? Or am I being to particular?
Slight bump at seam.
- Thread starter deicer
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They need to fix it before finishing it all up. You are not being particular wanting to have good seams.
Table
Most antiques slates are pinned/doweled in the seam with brass. Sometimes the pins become out of alignment during disassembly or transport which cause the seams to not align flat.
There are a few fixes and cutting the pins off might be a quick fix but not a proper one.
Rob.M
Most antiques slates are pinned/doweled in the seam with brass. Sometimes the pins become out of alignment during disassembly or transport which cause the seams to not align flat.
There are a few fixes and cutting the pins off might be a quick fix but not a proper one.
Rob.M
Slates
If when they come back they don't see or try to minimize the problem, settle your debt and send them on their way. Then find a recommended Mechanic from here on the Forum.
If when they come back they don't see or try to minimize the problem, settle your debt and send them on their way. Then find a recommended Mechanic from here on the Forum.
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