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Tips From The Furniture Doctor
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The following information is a sample article from my guide

to buying furniture



Beds:

Note: If your in the market for a new bed,consider buying

one that comes with a metal rail support system.


Many times I have had customers bring in beds that were 

broken where the rails fit into the head board and foot boards.

I use to repair them,but now I don't bother with these types

of repairs,Because beds take a lot of abuse,and the repairs just

don't last.

So I Tell all my customers to consider replacing the present support

system with a metal rail system.

They come adjustable and with wheels, and have installation plates

where you can install your head board and foot board to.

If you shim your head board and foot board up off the floor a little

all the stress will be on the support system only.

The good part about this metal rail system is,it should last a long time.

I have had one for over 20 years,and never had a problem.

Where do you get them?

Call your local bedding supply house or any where that sell furniture.
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Sticky draws!!

I have tried soap,to make the draws slide easier,BUT I find candle wax

to work much better.
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Candle wax also works better then soap when driving in screws.
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Loose joints!!

I am sure that you have seen those adds that claim to work on loose joint!

Chair Lock is one of the products that I am referring to.

Well!!!!!! It doesn't work for me.

Some times there just isn't any quick fixes.
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Many people love to wax their furniture.

Well it does offer some protection BUT! 

You should remove the wax every so often,or else your just creating problems

down the road.

Personally I don't believe in waxing furniture,BUT!!

If you are one that loves to wax your furniture I would recommend using

FORMSBE Products.I think it's probable one of the safest products available.
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Furniture made of particle board with a plastic laminate top!!!

When your putting together this type of furniture DO NOT use a drill.

Use a screw driver,and drive your screws in slowly,OR you may risk

driving the screws right through your top.

Driving the screws by hand offers you better control.
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Storing files

Don't just throw them in a draw,cut up some old water hose,and place them

in these to keep them working right.If you have to,cut the hose length wise

to make them fit.

You can do the same thing with your wood chisels.
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Here is a tip on stripping/refinishing chairs or tables or any else

that has legs.

Drive a nail at the bottom of the legs,to keep them up and away from 

the work table.OR you could use screws!!

Remember to pre-drill first!! I you use screws,or if there is no hole

there to begin with.
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