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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 135145, member: 37"]Pictures just pretty much confirm my thoughts above. Think it is a bedroom piece. Maybe could call it a gentleman's chest. </p><p><br /></p><p>The mold is not that big of a deal. A bleach spray solution will take care of it. You can buy some ready made or about a 20% bleach to water solution should be strong enough. They say a 20 min. application is necessary to be effective. This means re-wetting if it dries too quickly. If there is mold on the outside, there is liable to be mold on the bottom and inside as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>Ammonium chloride based fungicide products are more effective and work faster. I use one but don't expect everyone to have this on hand. They can be purchased on the internet under various product names if interested. </p><p><br /></p><p>What ever method you use, a final coat of varnish is desirable to seal the wood. However, if the piece remains under dry conditions, this is probably not necessary. If used in damp or humid conditions, you might want to consider this step.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 135145, member: 37"]Pictures just pretty much confirm my thoughts above. Think it is a bedroom piece. Maybe could call it a gentleman's chest. The mold is not that big of a deal. A bleach spray solution will take care of it. You can buy some ready made or about a 20% bleach to water solution should be strong enough. They say a 20 min. application is necessary to be effective. This means re-wetting if it dries too quickly. If there is mold on the outside, there is liable to be mold on the bottom and inside as well. Ammonium chloride based fungicide products are more effective and work faster. I use one but don't expect everyone to have this on hand. They can be purchased on the internet under various product names if interested. What ever method you use, a final coat of varnish is desirable to seal the wood. However, if the piece remains under dry conditions, this is probably not necessary. If used in damp or humid conditions, you might want to consider this step.[/QUOTE]
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