Article Info

Article Title
The Restorer's Toolbag: Tips, tricks, tweaks, and fixes
Author
Alan Dewey, Milissa Ellison Dewey
Issue date
Summer 2019
Issue number
25
Description
This article provides detailed repair and restoration techniques for spindle and fiber arts tools, focusing on fixing common issues like pits, splits, and breaks. The authors explain how to fill or sand out pits, join clean breaks, and handle ragged breaks, using materials like CA glue, wood filler, and brass pegs for reinforcement. They also offer tips for finishing repairs, including sanding, oiling, and polishing, as well as recommending alternative methods for fixing other household items like chess sets or chair rungs.
Article topic list
spindles, wheel/tool care