Monthly Archives: September 2008

How can I remove waxy polish on 1950’s era table?

I bought a solid wood table that seems to be quite old. It’s stained and covered with a waxy substance that’s a little sticky. What’s the best way to remove the waxy buildup? Afterwards, should I stain it or just use furniture polish, or oil?

I have would START with Murphy’s Oil Soap… that will remove dirt, grime, and miscellaneous CRUD.

IF it’s still “dirty” I’d clean with a solvent such as Mineral Spirits which would strip any wax.

I have a number of old pieces in walnut, pine, mahogany… I prefer a stain, and then PASTE WAX like “SC Johnsons”. It buffs to a very nice, hard, satin finish.

I ONLY use oil on TEAK.

Marilyn Manson – The Holy Wood Era

American Originals Mini Cupcake Maker $15.00 American Originals brings you funky products with a 1950s retro feel! Combining great food and fun the range is reminiscent of a cool 1950s American diner where the hip and trendy would hang out with family and friends. American Originals provides fun fun funky products perfect for everyday use as well as entertaining.Make delicious homemade cupcakes in minutes with this retro mini cupcake maker. …

Catalina 18 Stationary Chair Metal Finish: Anodized Nickel, Seat Type: Upholstery – Era Stone $209.99 HBS18620+Anodized NickelUpholstery – Era Stone Metal Finish: Anodized Nickel, Seat Type: Upholstery – Era Stone This dining chair is finished in black wrinkle finish Features: -Cross back design.-Made in USA.-Commercial quality.-Equipped with high density, rounded floor glides. Options: -Multiple metal finish options available.-Multiple upholstery and hardwood seat options available. Constructio…

Catalina 18 Stationary Chair Metal Finish: Anodized Nickel, Seat Type: Upholstery – Era-Basil $209.99 HBS18620+Anodized NickelUpholstery – Era-Basil Metal Finish: Anodized Nickel, Seat Type: Upholstery – Era-Basil This dining chair is finished in black wrinkle finish Features: -Cross back design.-Made in USA.-Commercial quality.-Equipped with high density, rounded floor glides. Options: -Multiple metal finish options available.-Multiple upholstery and hardwood seat options available. Constructio…

The Best of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac $5.62 Full title – Very Best Of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. 20 tracks assembled here on this excellent retrospective which also adds ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ by future Mac member Christine McVie’s band, Chicken Shack, and Chris Coco’s 2002 remake of ‘Albatross’ featuring Peter Green. Slipcase. Columbia. 2002….

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Over The Years And Through The Woods: Live (CD/DVD) $6.51 Jump (or be forced) directly into the three-plus hour DVD on this a/v split release for footage of Josh Homme and band on the stage in London during the hottest months of 2005. There are plenty of behind-the-scenes shots of the ever revolving group. Foo Fighter Dave Grohl pops up. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons pulls a cameo. It’s all here. Key performances include “No One Knows,” “Little Sister,” “Burn T…

Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film, Complete Set 1-13 [VHS] $69.98 The award-winning team of David Gill and Kenneth Brownlow present a definitive and unparalleled look at the history of silent film in America: “Hollywood,” narrated by James Mason. This 13-part series celebrates the birth of an industry, the town and people who made it all happen. People who, in a few short years, produced an enourmous range of spectacular, inventive and exciting films. From the…

Savage Guns Mash Flanagan, a cruel and ruthless bandit, kills a tavern owner who had ratted him out to the authorities. Sam Wallash witnesses the murder, as well as the murder of his brother who happens to get in the way of Mash. Sam swears revenge and sets out for blood….

Video Library of American Clocks: The Wood Movement Era, Volume One (The Pillar Scroll) The first four volumes of the collectors series are devoted to the American wood movement shelf clock. The series follows the development of the case styles and movements of these clocks through the wood movement era. Over 140 examples produced by over ninety different makers are represented. Many of the examples have never before been published, photographed or videotaped and represent some of th…

15 Lost Native American Myths & Tales $1 When I discovered these 15 stories written about Native Americans that included myths and eyewitness accounts from the late 19th century I realized that I had discovered yet another missing gem that shines more light on the original people who inhabited North America for thousands of years before the white man had an inkling that the continent existed. While the compilation and its fine art illustrations reflect some of the views of the era in which it was written, it also undeniably shines the light on the strength, rich culture, innovation and dignity of the diverse American Indian people.Here is a list of the authors who contributed to the book: JOHN DIMITRY, JAMES BUCKHAM, W. P. HOOPER, ERSKINE WOOD, COLONEL GUIDO ILGES, WILLIAM M. CARY, JULIAN RALPH, MARIA BRACE KIMBALL, GEORGE W. RANCK, CHARLES C. ABBOTT, DR. CHARLES ALEXANDER EASTMAN, M. ELOISE TALBOT, OLIVE THORNE MILLER, GEORGE WHEELER and F. S. DELLENBAUGH. I hope you enjoy their long forgotten works as much as I did.

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1847 in Law: Rural Cemetery Act, Town Police Clauses Act 1847, $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1847 Treaties, United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1847, Treaty of Cahuenga, Treaty of Fond Du Lac, Factory Acts, Rural Cemetery Act, Factories Act 1847, Convention of Gramido, Treaty of Erzurum, Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, Temporary Relief Act, Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Irish Poor Law Extension Act. Excerpt: Calvary Cemetery in Queens (Manhattan skyline in background) was one of the first new cemeteries established after passage of the Rural Cemetery Act.The Rural Cemetery Act was a law passed by the New York Legislature on April 27, 1847, that authorized commercial burial grounds in rural New York state . The law led to burial of human remains becoming a commercial business for the first time, replacing the traditional practice of burying the dead in churchyards and on private farmland . One effect of the law was the development of a large concentration of cemeteries along the border between the New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn.The law’s enactment came during an era when a burgeoning urban population was crowding out Manhattan churchyards traditionally used for burials and the concept of the rural cemetery on the outskirts of a city was becoming stylish.Provisions and effects of the law The law authorized nonprofit entities to establish cemeteries on rural land and sell burial plots, and it exempted from property taxation land that was so used. A few rural cemeteries had been established in New York before the new law was passed (including Green-Wood Cemetery in 1838 and Albany Rural Cemetery in 1844), but the law’s passage soon led to the establishment of more new cemeteries near Manhattan, particularly in western Queens . Both churches and land speculators responded to the new law by purchasing rural land for cemeteries. The move to

1960 Les Paul Tribute Electric Guitar (Assorted Colors) $799 As Good As It Gets! Epiphone's history and association with Les Paul dates way back to the days when Les, working at the Epiphone factory on 14th St. in New York, created the world's first electric guitar. Over the years, Les continued to work closely with Epiphone by reviewing new product ideas and offering suggestions. The Epiphone "Tribute" Les Paul Standards honor that relationship by combining "as good as it gets" performance and features with legendary Epiphone quality and value. At the heart of the "Tribute" Les Paul is construction. Tribute LP's feature a solid Mahogany back with a solid, carved hard Maple cap to create the ultimate combination of warmth and bite. Everyone knows that set-neck guitars provide the best rock tone and sustain and the "Tributes" take that to the next level featuring the original "deep set" neck joint. The solid Mahogany neck with hand-fitted, glued-in joint extends well into the neck pickup cavity creating maximum neck-to-body contact and acting almost like one continuous piece of wood. Combined with the Mahogany/Maple body, the result is a tribute to Les' timeless guitar design with the sound that you can only get from a Les Paul. And the "1960's" SlimTaper is a comfortable "D" shaped neck that was used and made famous on many 1960's era, Kalamazoo-made guitars from Gibson and Epiphone. But quality construction, premium woods and choice are only part of the equation. Capturing all the power and nuances of the "Tribute" is a pair of authentic Gibson USA '57 Classic humbucking pickups. With its "Patent Applied For" decal on the base plate, the '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus are faithful replicas of the famous Gibson humbuckers that helped define the music of the late 1950s. The '57 Classic gives you a tone that is warm and subtle with full, even response that doesn't hold ba

20" Solid Wood Shipwheel Porthole Brass Clock Nautical $64.73 Brass porthole ship wheel clock made in solid brass porthole and treated teak wood ship wheel . Perfect replica of old ship time era.Clock face size is 6 inch in diameter and overall size is 20 inch in diameter .Porthole design clock is embedded in beautiful ship wheel . Clock runs on AA battery with quartz movement .

24&#34 Porthole Ship Wheel Clock Nautical Boat Clocks $130 Brass porthole ship wheel clock made in solid brass porthole and treated teak wood ship wheel. Perfect replica of old ship time era.Clock face size is 8 inch in diameter and overall size is 24 inch in diameter. Porthole design clock is embedded in beautiful ship wheel. Clock runs on AA battery with quartz movement.

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9&#34 Porthole Ship Wheel Clock Nautical Boat Clocks $98 Brass porthole ship clock made in solid brass porthole and treated teak wood. Perfect replica of old ship time era.Clock face size is 3 inch in diameter and overall size is 9 inch in diameter. Porthole design clock is embedded on wood base. Clock runs on AA battery with quartz movement.