New garage desk

[petveedub]

I picked this up for $10 at an estate sale today.



I like the patina, but their is quite a bit of surface rust. So I've got to decide what I want to do with it. Their are some really nice looking non-original restorations. What is the GJ opinion?

It is a Hobart Cabinet Company tanker desk (all metal). I can't find any pictures of this specific model, but I found similar stated as 1940s and 1960s. Any info on this would also be appreciated.

 

[1969]

You didn't pick it up, you stole it.

 

[busted knuckle]

Satin clear coat and leave it at that. You'll be glad you did if you like the patina.

 

[jeepinjz]

Nice I have looking for the same style good find

 

[upndown]

That's not a desk, That's a tank! From back in the day when even desks were built solid..Nice

 

[hchinaski]

What do the Dymo labels on the drawer handles say?

 

[1/2 Cup]

Unbelievable, in Australia you would be charged with grand theft tanker.

 

[MScott]

Definitely a YOU ****!!!

 

[petveedub]

Thanks guys, I knew it was a steal when I saw it. Well at least I though it was, since I had to have my wife verify that my eyes weren't playing tricks on me, and then we both asked to make sure it was the correct price.

The labels are:

Left side-

Right side-



I can't make out the left side middle.

 

[alpinewhite]

Paint it Fire Engine Red.

 

[PowerDubs]

You ****.

 

[G McKay]

Nice buy.

 

[er3456df]

Some worn-out 220 grit on a random orbit sander will do some magic on the top, if you take it easy and do even passes.

Not sure about all the curved parts, though.