Hoosiers are very popular and we restore a few every year. Many of them that have

crossed my path have spent years In basements or garages. This Hoosier Is a good

example of that. This particular Hoosier seemed destined for the curb, but

the owner was committed to restoring It and that's where we stepped In.

Below: Years of deterioration are shown here In the before pictures.

Time was not kind to this Hoosier.

This condition Is not uncommon with Hoosiers. Typically I start by taking the cabinet

completely apart. I then make replacement parts for all the panels that are not

salvageable. All the parts are then sent to finishing to be stained and

sealed before assembly.

Below: Assembly Is the next phase of the job, and It begins to resemble a piece

of furniture again.

The same process was performed to the top cabinet. The hardware was cleaned

and the Hoosier was ready to be sent home to a very pleased owner!

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The Hoosier Manufacturing Company, although

the most renowned of the kitchen cabinet

companies, was not the only producer

of these popular kitchen accessories. Sellers, Napanee, Boone and McDougal also built a

variety of  this style cabinet from the late

1800's through the 1930's. Since these

companies were located in Indiana, The

name Hoosier was applied to all these handy

and now very

collectable kitchen cabinets.

The one in our restoration project is an original built by the Hoosier Manufacturing Company.

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