Newsletter Archive
Shenandoah Antique Restoration
February 2004 Newsletter
Greetings Everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know a few things that are happening here at Shenandoah
Restoration and around the web.
We now have several new arrivals in the trunk storage barn and they have been added to the
stock page for your convenience. Several nice Dome top trunks have been put into stock and a
couple of flat tops are on their way. www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
We have added Antique telephone, Oil lamp, and Hoosier style kitchen cabinet hardware to the
hardware pages. These additions are part of our ongoing project to have a vast assortment of
restoration hardware and supplies along with the trunk hardware on the website for sale.
And at reasonable pricing I might add. www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware_index.html
For everyone that has ever restored an antique steamer trunk you probably had 50 questions
about how to do certain things during the project. I have added to the site a Hints and
Procedures page to offer help to all of you Do - It -Your-selfers. Read it over and let me know
what you think.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/Hints.html
Lastly, we have added our own search engine to search the site with. It is at the bottom of the
Home page and will be very helpful for finding some obscure hardware item or tidbit of
information. Please use it for fast searches of the whole website.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/index.html
OK, that is all of the good news..... now for the bad news...
Effective on March 1, 2004 our hardware prices will be adjusted. Some will increase, and
actually some will decrease. ( I suppose that part should be in the Good News area, but
anyway.....) Also the shipping costs will be adjusted a bit.
So before March 1, get your pending orders in for hardware before prices rise.
F.Y.I. - - -This is for anyone who searches the web via Google's search engine.......
Google has drastically changed the way that they rank and index website pages and have
instigated an Over Optimization Penalty that penalizes websites that try to trick Google in
various ways to get their site on the first or second page of a search listing. This has resulted
in many sites being sent to the bottom of the heap on searches. Many of these sites consistently
ranked in the top 1-2 pages of previous searches.
This might explain why your favorite website isn't at the first or second page of Google
searches any longer.
'til next time,
Gary - owner - Shenandoah Antique Restoration
February 2004 Newsletter
Greetings Everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know a few things that are happening here at Shenandoah
Restoration and around the web.
We now have several new arrivals in the trunk storage barn and they have been added to the
stock page for your convenience. Several nice Dome top trunks have been put into stock and a
couple of flat tops are on their way. www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
We have added Antique telephone, Oil lamp, and Hoosier style kitchen cabinet hardware to the
hardware pages. These additions are part of our ongoing project to have a vast assortment of
restoration hardware and supplies along with the trunk hardware on the website for sale.
And at reasonable pricing I might add. www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware_index.html
For everyone that has ever restored an antique steamer trunk you probably had 50 questions
about how to do certain things during the project. I have added to the site a Hints and
Procedures page to offer help to all of you Do - It -Your-selfers. Read it over and let me know
what you think.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/Hints.html
Lastly, we have added our own search engine to search the site with. It is at the bottom of the
Home page and will be very helpful for finding some obscure hardware item or tidbit of
information. Please use it for fast searches of the whole website.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/index.html
OK, that is all of the good news..... now for the bad news...
Effective on March 1, 2004 our hardware prices will be adjusted. Some will increase, and
actually some will decrease. ( I suppose that part should be in the Good News area, but
anyway.....) Also the shipping costs will be adjusted a bit.
So before March 1, get your pending orders in for hardware before prices rise.
F.Y.I. - - -This is for anyone who searches the web via Google's search engine.......
Google has drastically changed the way that they rank and index website pages and have
instigated an Over Optimization Penalty that penalizes websites that try to trick Google in
various ways to get their site on the first or second page of a search listing. This has resulted
in many sites being sent to the bottom of the heap on searches. Many of these sites consistently
ranked in the top 1-2 pages of previous searches.
This might explain why your favorite website isn't at the first or second page of Google
searches any longer.
'til next time,
Gary - owner - Shenandoah Antique Restoration
Shenandoah Antique Restoration
March 2004 Newsletter
Greetings Everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know a few things that are happening here at Shenandoah
Restoration and around the web.
We have sold all except 3 trunks in the storage barn for restoration. Two flat tops and one
dome top are on their way in. I should have pictures of all six in the stock page by the last of
March. www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
Sales of hardware seem to be up since the hard winter is over and many people are looking to
do refinishing work and restoration work to their heirlooms in the spring. Despite the
increase in prices in March, hardware here at Shenandoah Restoration still remains a bargain.
We stock trunk, oil lamp, Hoosier cabinet, and antique wall telephone hardware along with
refinishing supplies.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware_index.html
For everyone that has ever restored an antique steamer trunk you probably had 50 questions
about how to do certain things during the project. I have added to the site, a Hints and
Procedures page to offer help to all of you Do - It -Your-selfers. Read it over and let me know
what you think.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/Hints.html
The big news this month is that we have moved to a larger, more efficient location and can turn
out more work now faster than before. The new location is climate controlled, larger, and has
more storage space.
We also have changed our regular telephone number as a result.
Our new telephone number 712-790-0081
Our 800# remains the same 1-800-575-1960
Our new address:
Shenandoah Restoration
1409 7th St.
Harlan , IA 51537
Stay tuned for more news, and remember....... don't take a can of spray paint to your trunk, send
it in to us for restoration!!
'til next time,
Gary - owner - Shenandoah Antique Restoration
March 2004 Newsletter
Greetings Everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know a few things that are happening here at Shenandoah
Restoration and around the web.
We have sold all except 3 trunks in the storage barn for restoration. Two flat tops and one
dome top are on their way in. I should have pictures of all six in the stock page by the last of
March. www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
Sales of hardware seem to be up since the hard winter is over and many people are looking to
do refinishing work and restoration work to their heirlooms in the spring. Despite the
increase in prices in March, hardware here at Shenandoah Restoration still remains a bargain.
We stock trunk, oil lamp, Hoosier cabinet, and antique wall telephone hardware along with
refinishing supplies.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware_index.html
For everyone that has ever restored an antique steamer trunk you probably had 50 questions
about how to do certain things during the project. I have added to the site, a Hints and
Procedures page to offer help to all of you Do - It -Your-selfers. Read it over and let me know
what you think.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/Hints.html
The big news this month is that we have moved to a larger, more efficient location and can turn
out more work now faster than before. The new location is climate controlled, larger, and has
more storage space.
We also have changed our regular telephone number as a result.
Our new telephone number 712-790-0081
Our 800# remains the same 1-800-575-1960
Our new address:
Shenandoah Restoration
1409 7th St.
Harlan , IA 51537
Stay tuned for more news, and remember....... don't take a can of spray paint to your trunk, send
it in to us for restoration!!
'til next time,
Gary - owner - Shenandoah Antique Restoration
Shenandoah Restoration
Newsletter
June 2004
Greetings!!
Lots of things are happening here at Shenandoah Restoration and we hope you will be able to
benefit from some or all of them
We still have a stock of trunks in the Storage barn and all are available for sale or
restoration. Take a look at them at the stock page of the site.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
We are getting calls and emails each day asking for a catalog of hardware items we sell. As
of yet we do not have one. We are now building a catalog to download from the site and print
on your own computer. As soon as it is ready we will be offering it for a small price as a
downloadable file and it will contain all items, prices, dimensions, hints, shipping, etc.
New Items for sale
Also in the very near future we are adding items to our line up of hardware.
Victorian toile cloth for lining of trunks, with victorian scenes
Victorian prints for replacing artwork in trunk lids
Various wallpapers for re-lining
A smaller leather lid lifter for trunk lids
Kits for steamer trunk restoration, at a reduced price compared to buying separate parts
A spring hasp lock plate
Cloth Relining
When relining a trunk in cloth material always use thin poster board backer board to attach
the material to before attaching to the trunk.
Cut the poster board to size for each surface and use 3M spray adhesive to glue the cloth to
the board. Spray both surfaces with glue to attach the poster board/cloth panel to the
trunk.
Using this method will mean no use of staples to attach cloth lining and the material will
always stay flat and tight with no wrinkles.
Matching handles to caps and loops
When buying new leather handles for your trunk and replacing the handle loops and caps, be
sure the cap/loop opening dimension is large enough to accept the handle width. Double check
the dimensions of the handle and opening of the loop or cap. Handles have to fit inside or under
the loop/cap.
New Service for rusted / painted reusable parts
Here at Shenandoah Restoration we use an electrolysis bath process to remove rust and paint
from hardware ( clamps, locks, corners, rollers, etc.) that is very thorough yet gentle to the
metal. Nickel plating remains and all rust , paint, dirt, etc is removed. The parts are then buffed
and clearcoated to prevent corrosion. The result is an almost new appearance with a slight
distressed look, perfect for a restored trunk.
We are able to offer this service to anyone who wants to send us their hardware for cleaning
and buffing. Pricing is based on the number of items and condition of the items. ( Usually about
$40.00 for approx 25 parts.)
Join our discussion board at the website for sharing of ideas on Trunk, Victrola, and Furniture
restoration!!
So long until next time!
Gary Daniel - owner
Newsletter
June 2004
Greetings!!
Lots of things are happening here at Shenandoah Restoration and we hope you will be able to
benefit from some or all of them
We still have a stock of trunks in the Storage barn and all are available for sale or
restoration. Take a look at them at the stock page of the site.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
We are getting calls and emails each day asking for a catalog of hardware items we sell. As
of yet we do not have one. We are now building a catalog to download from the site and print
on your own computer. As soon as it is ready we will be offering it for a small price as a
downloadable file and it will contain all items, prices, dimensions, hints, shipping, etc.
New Items for sale
Also in the very near future we are adding items to our line up of hardware.
Victorian toile cloth for lining of trunks, with victorian scenes
Victorian prints for replacing artwork in trunk lids
Various wallpapers for re-lining
A smaller leather lid lifter for trunk lids
Kits for steamer trunk restoration, at a reduced price compared to buying separate parts
A spring hasp lock plate
Cloth Relining
When relining a trunk in cloth material always use thin poster board backer board to attach
the material to before attaching to the trunk.
Cut the poster board to size for each surface and use 3M spray adhesive to glue the cloth to
the board. Spray both surfaces with glue to attach the poster board/cloth panel to the
trunk.
Using this method will mean no use of staples to attach cloth lining and the material will
always stay flat and tight with no wrinkles.
Matching handles to caps and loops
When buying new leather handles for your trunk and replacing the handle loops and caps, be
sure the cap/loop opening dimension is large enough to accept the handle width. Double check
the dimensions of the handle and opening of the loop or cap. Handles have to fit inside or under
the loop/cap.
New Service for rusted / painted reusable parts
Here at Shenandoah Restoration we use an electrolysis bath process to remove rust and paint
from hardware ( clamps, locks, corners, rollers, etc.) that is very thorough yet gentle to the
metal. Nickel plating remains and all rust , paint, dirt, etc is removed. The parts are then buffed
and clearcoated to prevent corrosion. The result is an almost new appearance with a slight
distressed look, perfect for a restored trunk.
We are able to offer this service to anyone who wants to send us their hardware for cleaning
and buffing. Pricing is based on the number of items and condition of the items. ( Usually about
$40.00 for approx 25 parts.)
Join our discussion board at the website for sharing of ideas on Trunk, Victrola, and Furniture
restoration!!
So long until next time!
Gary Daniel - owner
Shenandoah Restoration
Newsletter
Sept. 2004
Greetings!!
Lots of new things are happening here at Shenandoah Restoration.
We still have a stock of trunks in the Storage barn and all are available for sale or
restoration. Take a look at them at the stock page of the site.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
We get calls and emails each day asking for a catalog of hardware items we sell. We have
added a downloadable catalog to the site for Trunk hardware. It is available from several
hardware pages. Just click, load it to your computer, and print on your printer. The 1.94MB
download requires Adobe Acrobat to display.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
New Items for sale
A smaller leather lid lifter for trunk lids Part # SR-1502
Kits are now avilable for Trunk restoration hardware at a reduced price over separate
parts. Kit #1 - SR-1504
Kit#2 - SR-1505
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/kits.html
Trunk knee - A bottom roller that wraps around the side of the trunk, a direct copy of the
original trunk knee roller found on some trunks.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware9.html
Cloth Relining
When relining a trunk in cloth material always use thin poster board backer board to attach
the material to before attaching to the trunk.
Cut the poster board to size for each surface and use 3M spray adhesive to glue the cloth to
the board. Spray both surfaces with glue to attach the poster board/cloth panel to the
trunk.
Using this method will mean no use of staples to attach cloth lining and the material will
always stay flat and tight with no wrinkles.
Painting embossed tin in gold leaf and metallic colors
We recent restored a trunk that had embossed tin that was nickel plated in the recessed
areas and thinly gold lacquered on the raised areas. A lot of the nickel had suffered rust
damage and could not be redone the original way. We decided to "reverse" the coloring. Gold
leaf paint was applied over the entire embossed pattern, then the paint was sanded off of the
raised areas with a "Mouse" sander to reveal the metal color beneath. Last the gold color
was antiqued with Watco Danish oil stain and wiped down to soften the over all look. A clear
coat was applied to stop any rust down the road of the sanded areas. Look for a picture of
this trunk in the Before/After page soon.
Matching handles to caps and loops
When buying new leather handles for your trunk and replacing the handle loops and caps, be
sure the cap/loop opening dimension is large enough to accept the handle width. Double check
the dimensions of the handle and opening of the loop or cap. Handles have to fit inside or under
the loop/cap.
New Service for rusted / painted reusable parts
Here at Shenandoah Restoration we use an electrolysis bath process to remove rust and paint
from hardware ( clamps, locks, corners, rollers, etc.) that is very thorough yet gentle to the
metal. Nickel plating remains and all rust , paint, dirt, etc is removed. The parts are then
buffed
and clearcoated to prevent corrosion. The result is an almost new appearance with a slight
distressed look, perfect for a restored trunk.
We are able to offer this service to anyone who wants to send us their hardware for cleaning
and buffing. Pricing is based on the number of items and condition of the items. ( Usually about
$40.00 for approx 25 parts.)
Don't take a spray can of paint to your old trunk, send it to us for restoration!!
So long until next time!
Gary Daniel - owner
Newsletter
Sept. 2004
Greetings!!
Lots of new things are happening here at Shenandoah Restoration.
We still have a stock of trunks in the Storage barn and all are available for sale or
restoration. Take a look at them at the stock page of the site.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/stock.html
We get calls and emails each day asking for a catalog of hardware items we sell. We have
added a downloadable catalog to the site for Trunk hardware. It is available from several
hardware pages. Just click, load it to your computer, and print on your printer. The 1.94MB
download requires Adobe Acrobat to display.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
New Items for sale
A smaller leather lid lifter for trunk lids Part # SR-1502
Kits are now avilable for Trunk restoration hardware at a reduced price over separate
parts. Kit #1 - SR-1504
Kit#2 - SR-1505
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/kits.html
Trunk knee - A bottom roller that wraps around the side of the trunk, a direct copy of the
original trunk knee roller found on some trunks.
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware9.html
Cloth Relining
When relining a trunk in cloth material always use thin poster board backer board to attach
the material to before attaching to the trunk.
Cut the poster board to size for each surface and use 3M spray adhesive to glue the cloth to
the board. Spray both surfaces with glue to attach the poster board/cloth panel to the
trunk.
Using this method will mean no use of staples to attach cloth lining and the material will
always stay flat and tight with no wrinkles.
Painting embossed tin in gold leaf and metallic colors
We recent restored a trunk that had embossed tin that was nickel plated in the recessed
areas and thinly gold lacquered on the raised areas. A lot of the nickel had suffered rust
damage and could not be redone the original way. We decided to "reverse" the coloring. Gold
leaf paint was applied over the entire embossed pattern, then the paint was sanded off of the
raised areas with a "Mouse" sander to reveal the metal color beneath. Last the gold color
was antiqued with Watco Danish oil stain and wiped down to soften the over all look. A clear
coat was applied to stop any rust down the road of the sanded areas. Look for a picture of
this trunk in the Before/After page soon.
Matching handles to caps and loops
When buying new leather handles for your trunk and replacing the handle loops and caps, be
sure the cap/loop opening dimension is large enough to accept the handle width. Double check
the dimensions of the handle and opening of the loop or cap. Handles have to fit inside or under
the loop/cap.
New Service for rusted / painted reusable parts
Here at Shenandoah Restoration we use an electrolysis bath process to remove rust and paint
from hardware ( clamps, locks, corners, rollers, etc.) that is very thorough yet gentle to the
metal. Nickel plating remains and all rust , paint, dirt, etc is removed. The parts are then
buffed
and clearcoated to prevent corrosion. The result is an almost new appearance with a slight
distressed look, perfect for a restored trunk.
We are able to offer this service to anyone who wants to send us their hardware for cleaning
and buffing. Pricing is based on the number of items and condition of the items. ( Usually about
$40.00 for approx 25 parts.)
Don't take a spray can of paint to your old trunk, send it to us for restoration!!
So long until next time!
Gary Daniel - owner
Shenandoah Restoration
Newsletter
December 2005
Greetings,
Well another year has rolled past us and we have made lots of changes and additions here
at Shenandoah Restoration.
Almost all of the trunks in the Stock room are sold and we have to restock with trunks to
maintain our offering, look for new stock to come soon in 2006.
New items for sale
We have added several new items to our hardware department:
· Victorian artwork and tapes for inside the lid
· Casted brass trunk corners,
· Hand forged iron locks, hasps, hinges, brass nails and forged nails
· Doll trunk handles
· New full size leather trunk handles in several new colors (chestnut, burgundy)
· Casted brass drawbolt
· Antique trunk identification guide book
All are now available on the site at www.shenandoahrestoration.com
New Location
In Fall of 2005 we again moved the business and split the trunk restoration and
hardware/phonograph operations between 2 locations.
Our new address appears on the website.
Phonograph restoration / rebuild
Although we have always offered Victrola phonograph restoration and motor / governor
service, in 2005 we stepped up the amount of work and added 3 pages to the website to
market the complete restoration and rebuild of phonographs, mechanical service, parts,
needles, etc.
Check out www.shenandoahrestoration.com/phono.html to see what we have to offer in
Phonograph restoration.
Pricing
Although we try to hold our prices for restoration work and hardware low as possible,
we had to raise prices for trunk and phonograph restoration in 2005 and hardware prices
are likely to rise in Spring 2006 as our suppliers raise prices for a new year. Get your
orders in early!
Have a great New Year and Happy Holidays!
Gary Daniel
Shenandoah Antique Restoration
Dealers and Restorers of Antique Steamer trunks,
Victrola Phonographs, & Furniture
Restoration Hardware and Supplies
www.shenandoahrestoration.com
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware_index.html
Newsletter
December 2005
Greetings,
Well another year has rolled past us and we have made lots of changes and additions here
at Shenandoah Restoration.
Almost all of the trunks in the Stock room are sold and we have to restock with trunks to
maintain our offering, look for new stock to come soon in 2006.
New items for sale
We have added several new items to our hardware department:
· Victorian artwork and tapes for inside the lid
· Casted brass trunk corners,
· Hand forged iron locks, hasps, hinges, brass nails and forged nails
· Doll trunk handles
· New full size leather trunk handles in several new colors (chestnut, burgundy)
· Casted brass drawbolt
· Antique trunk identification guide book
All are now available on the site at www.shenandoahrestoration.com
New Location
In Fall of 2005 we again moved the business and split the trunk restoration and
hardware/phonograph operations between 2 locations.
Our new address appears on the website.
Phonograph restoration / rebuild
Although we have always offered Victrola phonograph restoration and motor / governor
service, in 2005 we stepped up the amount of work and added 3 pages to the website to
market the complete restoration and rebuild of phonographs, mechanical service, parts,
needles, etc.
Check out www.shenandoahrestoration.com/phono.html to see what we have to offer in
Phonograph restoration.
Pricing
Although we try to hold our prices for restoration work and hardware low as possible,
we had to raise prices for trunk and phonograph restoration in 2005 and hardware prices
are likely to rise in Spring 2006 as our suppliers raise prices for a new year. Get your
orders in early!
Have a great New Year and Happy Holidays!
Gary Daniel
Shenandoah Antique Restoration
Dealers and Restorers of Antique Steamer trunks,
Victrola Phonographs, & Furniture
Restoration Hardware and Supplies
www.shenandoahrestoration.com
www.shenandoahrestoration.com/hardware_index.html
Shenandoah Antique Restoration
Dealers and Restorers of Antique Trunks
Dealers and Restorers of Antique Trunks