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Thanks everybody,
The surface does not seem sticky when wetting. And I say I don't see glue but I am not familiar with stuff so not entirely sure what that would look like. I will say that the other...

Oh ok thanks! So if it gets sticky, in theory could the glue be removed with water or vinegar/water etc?

Thanks. If the edges get sticky what does that mean?

That makes sense. Thanks. So acetone or vinegar wouldn’t remove old glue? I honestly can’t even see any old glue on it.

I’d prefer to use something non toxic like gorilla glue over epoxy. I’d be...

Thanks. What is the best way to remove the old glue? I plan on using gorilla wood glue

Thank you! A few followup questions.

I don't see any real residual glue on the surfaces. Would I need to sand the joining surfaces or could I get away with gluing as-is? I'm not really in an...

I was given a 60" mid century bench since it was "broken". But it just appears that one of the tongue and groove joints came loose (it is regular tongue and groove, not a slip tongue)

The tongue...

Please move if this is in the wrong section. I just need some help!
Just bought this awesome molded pine 1950s dresser.

It has a good amount of scratches, nicks, dings, chips, etc.

I don't...

Thanks for the response!
I honestly don't care a whole lot about the appearance, just how well it protects (from anything in the wood like chemicals coming outside and from anything going into the...

Hey guys.
I know I'm being unoriginal with this, but I want to make a simple pallet bed frame.
I plan on getting new heat treated pallets, but I still want to put a sealant on them to be safe.

I...

Ya, I think I may try that shellac flat! Sounds like what I'm looking for

Will it give them a sheen? I want to try and stay away from making them look "shiny"
Thanks!

Sorry for the stupid question...but what defines a "film" finish? What would be a good natural looking one to use on these?
Thanks!

OK...thanks.
Dozens of these (Uncleaned) are sold on ebay every day to people in every state in the country...and I've never turned on the news and seen the FBI arresting families for having a piece...

Ya, that's correct.
The opening post was also about cleaning and finishing them...at that point they wouldn't have lead residue...so I would only need to be concerned with "lead laws" while I have...

I agree there might be lead residue on the surface from lead linotype...but that's why I want to clean it.
In my state there are no laws saying I can't have wooden boxes with lead residue.

If I...

That goes back to my original question...
What's a good finish to use that will keep them looking original and not shiny? (or is that unavoidable?) I want them to be sage, but look as original as...

Why? Just curious. Does it affect the finish/cleaning?
They were never painted, but if they were, why would it matter even if it was lead paint? Lead paint would literally have to be flaking...

Ya, I agree. I want to keep them as original as possible...but I also want to get rid of the mold..as ideally these will be in my/other people's homes.

Would you suggest not doing any finishing...

Ya, I will definitely test first. Luckily I have a lot to test on! I'm pretty sure they are glued.

Thanks guys!
So it's safe to completely rinse the wood with a hose or sprayer? Should I hand dry it or air dry it?
Thanks again

OK, ya I see. Definitely didn't think just cleaning the wood would be so complicated! haha. Glad I asked.
As far as I can tell the joints were glued.
So I can just take a sponge with some mild...

Thanks Sheldon,

I basically just need a good way to clean wood in general, and a good natural finish that doesn't really have a strong sheen.
These things aren't worth a ton of money, I just want...

Hi guys,
I'm a graphic designer and I recently bought about 55 old printers/typesetters trays to clean/fix up for a summer project.
I have a little experience with woodworking, but not a ton. ...