Restoring a chest of drawers from the 1960s
The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year. Most of the problems were not technical at all. We tried a few approaches before settling on the one described here. If you are planning something similar, start small and keep notes.
In practice, the details matter more than the overall plan. Good materials and clear communication make the rest much easier. The first step is always to look at what already exists.
Good materials and clear communication make the rest much easier. It is easy to underestimate how much time preparation saves later. This came up several times this year, so it seemed worth writing down.
Every project is different, yet the same few mistakes repeat. The short answer is that it depends, but the reasons are worth going through. Nothing here is new, but it is easy to forget when you are in a hurry. Budget and time usually decide more than personal preference.
Every project is different, yet the same few mistakes repeat. Most of the problems were not technical at all. If you are planning something similar, start small and keep notes.