09110 FURNITURE REPAIRER, MINOR
Repairs surface defects of finished wood and metal furniture, using the
following methods: (1) Repairs defects in finish of wooden furniture.
Fills holes and cracks with shellac or wax, using heated blade to melt and
spread wax and shellac. Removes varnish and smooths cracks and scratches
with sandpaper. Applies stain to match furniture surface and varnish to
protect surface, using brush or spray gun. Smooths and shapes repaired
surface with sandpaper, pumice stone, steel wool, or chisel. Nails,
screws, or glues broken or split parts together. Rubs glossy spots with
pumice stone and oil, and polishes dull spots with wax to match
surrounding finish. Dabs moistened cloth to and presses heated blade
against dents and scratches to draw indentations to surface. May chisel
out defective sections and replace them with patch matching color and
grain. (2) Repairs damaged metal furniture. Welds cracks, using acetylene
torch. Files scrapes, or sands parts to remove dirt, paint, or rust. Melts
solder into holes and cracks. Grinds solder until smooth and flush with
surrounding metal, using portable grinder. Bends or hammers dented or
twisted parts to original shape. Tightens or replaces loose screws, nuts
and bolts. Replaces missing or broken parts, e.g., hinges, door and drawer
handles, latches, and furniture arms and legs.
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