Thanks for the advice guys. I've left it outside and ordered up some Timbor.
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Originally Posted by leadlike
Although I'm 99% sure this isn't the case here, there was a time when powder post beetle holes were considered attractive, and tiny holes were drilled into furniture to mimic them. The way to tell is that the insects drill in at a distinct angle, as opposed to man-made holes that tend to go straight in. At least that's how I remember the creepy twins on Antiques Roadshow explaining it. I remember my Dad buying a new coffee table and it had those holes in it. He flipped out until I showed him that the same pattern of holes replicated themselves all over the piece, indicating they were man-made.
Thanks for finding my Dad's set! I have a lead on one right now, but I won't be able to get to it until the new year. It's always nice to have a backup, though.
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That's great news - I hope you get it
Your story reminds me of a friend that had a job one summer distressing furniture. They'd pick up chairs and table cheap, beat on them with chains, rocks, nails etc and mark the price way up
