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About Greg Scholl
Expertise
Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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Expert: Greg Scholl - 11/7/2009
Question
I purchased an expensive set about fifteen yrs. ago and never waxed or cleaned it, some of the chair backs have fine cracks in them.What product should I use to protect it and to stop the wood from drying out?
Answer
Hi Bob, there isn't a product that can keep it from drying out.Furniture dries out from lack of humidity, damage from heat, especially in Winter. If there are visible cracks in the chairs, they've already been damaged, and there's no product that will fix that. It's important to maintain relative humidity in a space, and in our surroundings, for the health of us, our furniture, paintings, leather items, etc., etc. Properly finished furniture needs little maintenance, an occasional wax or oil based polish is good for the finish, but "feeding the wood" is a myth...especially finished wood, and over applying these products can actually damage a finish. But the real enemy is an overly dry environment, as items made from natural materials will always equalize themselves to their environment, and if it's too dry, or too damp, damage can occur. An inexpensive Hygrometer can help one maintain an environment,indicating when to add moisture to the environment or vice-versa....but it does take diligence and attention to maintain the environment. You've heard of "climate controlled" environments, like those in a Museum, Fur storage, Librarys, etc....this is the first line of defense in maintaining and preserving natural materials.......hope that helps a little- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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