A while back I was replacing the two entrance door(front & rear) at my SIL's house, prior to her selling the place. She was getting rid of a few items in the house and I was given a old free-standing cypress cabinet. I've had it in storage since then. My wife was looking for a piece of furniture to place in an extra bedroom. This is the room our youngest granddaughter
(Jane) stays in while she's visiting. I mentioned the cabinet her sister gave me, so she thought it would be a good idea to use it, only after a bit of re-working and painting.
After breakfast this morning, we began working on it. It was damaged, so I had to repair it first.
The top was split, so I removed it and repaired it. A good application of wood glue(Titebond) and a few staples did the trick.
This is what the front looks like.
The upper rear rib was ripped out, so it needed attention and to be re-installed.
I cleaned up the area and applied Titebond wood glue.
Applied Titebond.
Spread the wood glue throughout the area.
Installed and clamped on both ends. Staple were then applied for reinforcement.
This was stamped into the rear upper rib. Looks as if someone with the initials M M M built it in 1997.
This piece was made using reclaimed Cypress.