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Google Provides Patent Information for Antiquers Q & A worn they need to be repaired
The folks at Google have made another handy resource for Continued from Page 19 or replaced. I also have an article
folks seeking patent information: patents.google.com. on this subject if you need it. It
is #7 in the series and is called
The application is designed to give information about both Hello Mr. Taylor - I have a “Rebuilding 19th Century Case
US and worldwide patents. Users can search information by Q. antique dresser and the Goods – Rebuilding Runners.”
drawers don’t slide very well at
patent number, if it is known, or “generic” searches can be all, is there anything I can do to fix If none of these problems
made using keywords. When a keyword is used, all related this? Thanks for your time! Carley. are apparent, then the drawers
patents appear. You can refine the search by adding additional Carley – There are probably just need a little
descriptive words. A. several things you can do lubrication. Old timers say to rub
a candle or a bar of soap along
depending on why the drawers the runner, but there is a much
don’t work well. There are three
FANNING SPRINGS major components to diagnosing better method that is fail safe

sticking drawers – the drawer and much longer lasting. That is
“explore the difference” case itself, the runners on the to spray all the runners with a
Point of View sides of the drawers and the food grade or upholstery grade
silicone lubricant. Don’t use the
runners inside the cabinet.
Antiques Take a sticking drawer out, kind found at the hardware store
or the auto supply place because
empty it and check to make sure
17452 US Hwy 19 N the drawer is tight in all its joints. they contain harmful propellants
that will stain your furniture and
Fanning Springs www.PointofViewGifts.com There should be no give in any clothes. The upholstery grade

(352) 463-0718 10-5 Monday-Saturday of the joints. If the drawers are spray is used by upholsterers
Now Open Sunday 11-4 loose, they need to be knocked to fit tight fabric over pillows
apart and properly reassembled.
collectibles, wood carvings, jewelry, gifts and more If the drawer is tight, turn it and cushions. It works very well
–DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE– upside down and sight along the lubricating drawers. I have used
33 bottom edge of the drawer that it for years both personally and

supports the weight. It should professionally. You can find online
at http://www.webstaurantstore.
OCALA - BELLEVIEW be perfectly flat and straight. If com/food-grade-silicone-
it has an arc in the drawer side,
i.e. the center is higher than the lubricant-spray-11-oz/359B321C.
html4. If none of these solutions
ends, the drawer side has to be work please let me know. Thanks
rebuilt. I have written an article
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OCALA, FL 34475 syndicated series “Common Sense me at PO Box 215, Crystal River, FL 34423 or email
Antiques” entitled “Mid 19th
352-629-5250 Century Case Goods – Rebuilding them to me at info@furnituredetective.com
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DiggersAntiques@gmail.com 6/10 mi. S. of Belleview on Hwy 301 copy of the article if this turns out money order for $21.95 to Fred Taylor, PO Box 215,
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