Traditional Woodworking in Lincolnshire


Furniture Maker and Restorer
Specialist Carpentry, Traditional Joinery

Conservation, Repairs and Restoration

A few examples of the conservation, repairs and restoration that I have carried out:

  
Antique Table repairs by Peter Millburn Tradi19th century rosewood tilt-top table
Antique Table repairs by Peter Millburn, Traditional Furniture Maker
 Table repairs by Peter Millburn Traditional Woodworking
Repair and restoration of 19th century rosewood tilt-top table. This was a family heirloom brought to me in pieces (unfortunately I have no "before" photo). I made and replaced many missing pieces and reassembled the whole. I reconstructed the tilting mechanism and achieved a fine finish on all surfaces
 
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace
Conservation of 15th century doors to old Bishop's Palace in the precincts of Lincoln Cathedral. I spliced in new oak to replace damaged and decayed material, conserving most of the original structure. Views of each side of conserved door, and details of restoration.
 
Restoration and repair of water-wheel.
Restoration and repair of water-wheel.
Restoration and repair of water-wheel.
Restoration and repair of water-wheel. I spliced new larch rim and paddles on to the original axle and spokes of the water-wheel at Cogglesford Mill in Sleaford.