OK. I can take a hint. I do know the difference between varnish and paint and trust me, I think the original owner was hoping the paint was going to hold it together. You could actually see the brush strokes that he applied the paint with. He actulally painted over the nails that he used to close the open gaps in the seams.
So, are you suggesting that I dig the 20 some odd nails out of the wood and remove the top? I don't know if the wood could handle the stress.
I was going to stain the fresh wood and then seal it with polyurethane.
Guess I am going to do some more research now. Thanks for your imput.
BTW what made you think that it was of german design?
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