DAMAGED WOODWORK.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18849, 20 January 1933, Page 5

DAMAGED WOODWORK.

TWO USEFUL HINTS. When a white mark caused by a hot plate or hot-water jug appears on a polished table, always try to remove it as soon as possible. If the polish has only changed colour, the treatment is simple. Mix together a little methylated spirit and linseed oil in a saucer, dip a clean cotton rag in it, and then apply gently to the affected part, and the mark will disappear. Repeat the process if necessary', and be sure to have your rag only damp. To remove blisters in veneer, pierce a tiny hole in the centre of the blister with a pin to allow air to escape. Take a damp rag and place it over the blister and then press a warm—not hotiron on the rag. If this is not successful, take a thin-edged penknife and split the blister down the centre the way of the grain, lift up the edges very slightly, and put in a little fresh glue, then press into place again, leaving a flat iron on the blister until dry. Wipe off the superfluous glue before putting the weight on, and put n piece of clean paper under ’the Iron to prevent it sticking to the wood.