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BLB 
04/16/08

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Sorry, Cheesehead..Israel is our son and I might need you to try and talk to him.He is fine today.Thanks

Linda P 
04/16/08

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Thanks for the advice guys; I'll take it under advisement.  Need to get a flashlight and check to make sure there is no dust on the floor by the bun.  If not, then I'll just leave things alone.  If there is, I'll give you an update.  Rick -- you won't need to look for smoke coming from my end of town; won't use gasoline.

Rick Watts 
04/16/08

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Linda, The WD40 method might get rid of the worms but it will also discolor the finish  and soak into the wood. If the furniture is ever refinished  the new stain, tung oil, varnish, paint what ever you refinish it with will not stick where the WD40 was applied.
I suggest you try gasoline and a match. No better not, gas is too expensive and it might burn down the house.
Any way if you try the WD40 try not to get it on the outside surface.

Happy Jack 
04/16/08

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Linda, I don't know anything about the toxic properties of WD40 on bugs, but WD 40's name come from Water Displacement 40 (attempt). It was invented to prevent/stop rust. It drives water away from where it is applied. While it may kill your bugs, it will dry out the wood, if there is any water in wood that old. Dry wood has a tendency to crack and split. Not saying don't try it, just want to let you know about possible problems.
Jim, hope you are well on the road to recovery. Was this the three hole surgery? They say with that surgery it doesn't hurt to laugh afterward. Hope so!

Linda P 
04/16/08

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Sandra -- Glad to see you post.  Looks like you got home at a reasonable time of evening.  I've been wondering about you.  First days at a new job can be overwhelming.  Hope you weren't.

As far as the worms are concerned, I'm trying to cover all my bases, and pass along some information in case someone else has worms (in their furniture). 

Jim Young -- Glad your surgery went well.  Hope you are feeling well.

buddy 
04/16/08

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Sandy Mc- Handy man McGee is in Louisiana shooting alligators with golf balls. Best keep the Cold Duck in the ref.

annette 
04/15/08

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Hey Jim good neighbor:

So glad to hear you had an "easy surgery."  Stay healthy. 

Sandy, you're the greatest.  What would we do without you.

Sandy McMakin 
04/15/08

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McGee, I need some help with an indoor spa.  Looks like it needs to be shocked, but doesn't.  Could it be that the plaster has discolored?  It's only four years old.

buddy capps 
04/15/08

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Cowboy Jim hope you are back in the saddle soon. Ever body talking about going to the UPPER ROOM and making weary about dress attire on lasts moments. Did you have surgery wearing ure boots? Hope you are up and about soon pardner

Sandy McMakin 
04/15/08

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Linda, I thought you got rid of those worms  It's going on six months now isn't it?  Rick, please help the poor child.  They are not contagious.
Where has everybody been, on vacation?  Very little posting over the last few days.
The Goofers where suppose to play golf today, weren't they.  Oh, sorry the golfers.  Beautiful day to be outdoors.
The last two days at the hotel have been great.  The system is nothing like what it use to be.  Once i get the programs down it should be smooth sailing.  Thank goodness.
Jim sorry to hear about your surgery.  Glad it went well and you are recuperating.

KarenMG 
04/15/08

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That's great news about Jim's surgery going so well. Thanks for keeping us updated, SNL.

SNL 
04/15/08

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I've heard from Jim Young (via em) that he is recovering nicely frm his gall bladder surgery yesterday!    It was not as difficult as the hernia surgery he had in Nov 06.  This was a laparoscopic surgery & has less down time.  He wanted to let everyone know he's fine & hopes to post on GB by tmo or the next day!  Take care Jim . . . we miss you!

Linda P 
04/15/08

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I find out all kinds of stuff by asking questions.  With Rick's input I have some options when I need worm help.  My 23 year old daughter was a little embarrassed by my questions, but, hey, people who are antique dealers know all kinds of stuff about furniture and I needed help. I think some of the dealers at that particular anitque mall are a little "hungry" so they were happy to talk.  Besides, my daughter bought her first piece of antique furniture, a sideboard.  It is English, but I did the bargaining for her and got it for less than the sale price. 

KarenMG 
04/15/08

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Linda, that is how you get rid of borers in tree trunks, suffocating them that is, by tightly sealing the hole where they bored in. I would think that would work for furniture as well.

Linda P 
04/15/08

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Rick Watts -- FYI -- Was at Montgomery Street Antique Mall in Ft. Worth Saturday and asked a dealer  about wood worms.  What he and his partner told me was to put the "stick" of WD 40 into each hole and "blast"  it.  Then wrap the piece with plastic wrap and that should suffocate the little buggars, er worms.  They also told me that I should have the "bun" (leg) replaced, that replacing it would not hurt the value of the chest. I haven't checked the bun again to make sure there is no activity; but if there is I'm going to try the WD 40.  Have you heard that method of killing wood worms b/f?

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