Recently spotted a beat-up Lap Desk Box on sale on eBay — felt it could get a new life with some tender love and care. Took this project during a winter period (January and February), where sales are usually slow and want to bring back a real treasure. This box had a number of issues – bottom box was literally falling apart. The wood was not glued and/or nailed in some places, and the baize was in very poor condition. The slope used to be a green felt was worn away, and underneath a purple velvet slope was also hiding — not properly removed!
The interior woodwork was cracked, and the slope shelves needed repaired — needed plenty of glue, and an extension in one case, shelf was short compared to space — looks like it cracked a while back and no one repaired.
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You can purchase this restored box in the Hobbies Fever Shop!