Trunks
Do you have a trunk?
What would you like to do with it?
Is it a heirloom from the past?
Does it strike your interest for uniqueness and style?
When you answer these questions you can now get started on what you want me to do:
Lets start with the outside we now see it its canvas or metal or wood. Then we determine colors and repairs to bring back to the way it was originally; from rollers on the bottom to color or handles (brown or black). Then comes the lock and latches also fancy metal rosette and corners. Now we move to the inside of the trunk. The choices are 1 of 3: Plywood (birch or oak), and Wallpaper material, next we need to know a theme. I also need to know if you want a tray, if you have one or need one made they are usually stained to match the outside of the trunk slats on the exterior. I always suggest that you get one made while we have it at the shop. This works better that dragging it back and forth if you decide on a tray. It can always be stored under a bed or in a closet until you are ready to use it for those neat small things that can get lost in the shuffle. Trays are great for those keepsakes that are dear to the heart or those pictures that you look for and never can find. What is the trunks use for storage at the foot of a bed for blankets, pillow cases or sheets. Some people use them for coffee tables in front of the couch with glass on the top to set glasses. Also, used for children's toy boxes for toys to keep them in one location. Even used for hunting items that never seem to be found when that special day comes once a week each year. I also have some books that help me determine their age this sometimes help. Remember that back in the day this was the only thing they had when they were moving from one place to another. I also carry a supply of trunks that you can purchase for those special gift ideas for that friend.
What would you like to do with it?
Is it a heirloom from the past?
Does it strike your interest for uniqueness and style?
When you answer these questions you can now get started on what you want me to do:
Lets start with the outside we now see it its canvas or metal or wood. Then we determine colors and repairs to bring back to the way it was originally; from rollers on the bottom to color or handles (brown or black). Then comes the lock and latches also fancy metal rosette and corners. Now we move to the inside of the trunk. The choices are 1 of 3: Plywood (birch or oak), and Wallpaper material, next we need to know a theme. I also need to know if you want a tray, if you have one or need one made they are usually stained to match the outside of the trunk slats on the exterior. I always suggest that you get one made while we have it at the shop. This works better that dragging it back and forth if you decide on a tray. It can always be stored under a bed or in a closet until you are ready to use it for those neat small things that can get lost in the shuffle. Trays are great for those keepsakes that are dear to the heart or those pictures that you look for and never can find. What is the trunks use for storage at the foot of a bed for blankets, pillow cases or sheets. Some people use them for coffee tables in front of the couch with glass on the top to set glasses. Also, used for children's toy boxes for toys to keep them in one location. Even used for hunting items that never seem to be found when that special day comes once a week each year. I also have some books that help me determine their age this sometimes help. Remember that back in the day this was the only thing they had when they were moving from one place to another. I also carry a supply of trunks that you can purchase for those special gift ideas for that friend.
Trunk Restorations
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