Restoration: Antique Factory Carts

Thes Factory Carts came to us in rather rough condition and needed completely new decks before putting them into full retail service:

Completed Factory Cart #1:   The deck was replaced with worm-scarred Maple to maintain the antique look.IMG_0653

Completed Factory Cart #2:

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The before view of factory cart #1.  This cart needed a full deck replacement along with some frame repair, cleaning, refinishing and ant relocation.

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Factory Cart # 1 with it’s new Worm-Scarred Maple top.  No finish yet.

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Factory Cart #2 with it’s old deck removed and a good cleaning and refinishing.  

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