BEFORE and AFTER: Wooden Folding Chair Makeover - Thrift Diving

Get your first audiobook and two Audible Originals free when you try Audible for 30 days. Visit https://www.audible.com/thriftdiving or test THRIFTDIVING to 500-500. #ad I found this little wooden folding chair at the thrift store for $12.99 with 25% off! I was on the hunt for a cute chair for my walk-in closet where I am creating build-ins and a small desk area where I can record my podcast (coming soon!). I wanted a chair that wouldn t take up a large footprint in the closet, so this space-saving wooden chair was perfect! It s from WWII and was made by a company for the U.S. Army! I wanted to restore it because the finish was chipping off. I stripped the chair, sanded it, added stain, and furniture wax. See how it looks when I was done! //CAUTION// * Strip outside to avoid making a mess indoors. Some strippers MUST be used outside ONLY, so look for one that is safe to use indoors or outdoors that does not contain methylene chloride or NMP. * Dispose of stripping material properly. Contact your local Recycling Agency or Department for more info. * Rags with stains, mineral spirits, or wax (or any other flammable materials) must be thoroughly dried before being tossing them in the trash; otherwise, the rags can ignite. To dry them, hang rags and towels flat over a fence, the ground, or over the ground. Once dry, then you can toss them. //MATERIALS LIST// (I participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites). -Stripping gel (can be used indoors): https://amzn.to/2Mz4KvV -Chemical gloves: https://amzn.to/2J9sDs4 -6" taping knife: https://amzn.to/32yHvrr - Mud pan (for collecting gunk): https://amzn.to/2BusYRN - Steel brushes: https://amzn.to/2BsfjLb - Odorless mineral spirits: https://amzn.to/2JaNZVY - Fiddes furniture wax (clear): https://amzn.to/2MxNsPS - Gel stain (hickory) - https://amzn.to/2o5xmUl - Orbital sander: https://amzn.to/33Ozz5z - Flexible sandpaper: https://amzn.to/2MAngnZ - Gloves: https://amzn.to/35TXXEU - Lint-free cloths: https://amzn.to/2p1wFfc //PROJECT GALLERY// Check out my Project Gallery: https://thriftdiving.com/projects?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube //MAILING LIST// Subscribe to my mailing list for 5 additional freebies: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube *************** BLOG: https://thriftdiving.com EMAIL: serena@thriftdiving.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thriftdiving PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/thriftdiving INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thriftdiving TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/thriftdiving SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/add/thriftdiving THRIFT DIVING TEE-SHIRTS: https://thriftdiving.com/shop *************** MAILING ADDRESS: Serena Appiah P.O. Box 463 Spencerville, MD 20858