Vintage Steamer Trunk Restoration Project with Detailed How-To Information by Fixing Furniture

Vintage steamer trunks make great restoration project because there are a lot of them available and they make great storage and decor items for your home. This can be a confusing restoration project, so Scott walks you through how he repairs this vintage steamer trunk. This repair covers:
00:00 Steamer Trunk Restoration
02:16 How to Remove Paint from Wood Slats
04:00 How to Remove Canvas on a Steamer Trunk
06:12 Understanding Nails and Tacks for Steamer Trunks
07:23 How to Remove Steamer Trunk Paper Liner
11:10 How to Remove Nails in Steamer Trunks
15:10 How a Steamer Trunk is Built
17:21 How to Repair Broken Wood on the Steamer Trunk
20:58 Replacing Missing Metal Corner
29:45 Staining the Steamer Trunk
33:45 Sealing the Smell on the Inside of the Trunk
35:29 Aging Metal to Look Old
43:27 Installing Saratoga (Button) Trunk Nails
48:21 Best Way to Install Steamer Trunk Nails
52:57 How to Line the Inside of a Vintage Steamer Trunk

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