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From: mauney@ncsu.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Refinishing an old dining set
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Date: Mon, 19-Dec-83 16:46:10 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 19 16:46:10 1983
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A table and 10 chairs for $100?  Buy it!
If you like the way it looks and the wood is in good condition, why not?

I don't understand why 50 years would be too old for wood furniture.
How do antiques get to be antiques?  Some get put in attics but most
are used for a hundred years and then presto!  Wood does not deteriorate
unless abused,  so if the furniture is sturdy and if the refinishing won't
kill you,  there is no reason not to use it.  Beware,  though.  Painted
furniture is oftern painted for a reason.  Don't be surprised if the chairs
are not beautiful, or made of several different woods.

                          Jon Mauney        ncsu!mauney