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Expert: - 3/19/2010


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easel from Amazon
Greetings!  I bought an easel from a store that is very similar, if not exact, to the picture I attached from Amazon's website.  The easel I bought is composed of Beechwood, and has handles, knobs, etc. attached to it.  I have never worked with staining/finishing before. So, my question to you is this: could you please just give me a quick overview of how I go about tackling such a job, such as the order of which I do this.  I am unsure if it is necessary to remove the handle and knobs, etc., from the easel.  Also, could you recommend a couple brands of stains/finishings for my project that is great for Beechwood?  I did look at previous answers, especially your answer which described the tabletop to be finished.  I just need a bit more guidance with this project.  Thanks so much for your help.
--Joanna

Answer
Hi Joanna, this easel is probably finished....most all wood items like this are always sealed and/or finished to protect the wood from damage, warping, etc...with a clear finish of some type. Are you wanting to change the color?...in order to do that you will likely need to strip the piece.....not recommended.......post back- regards- Greg
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    CommentI appreciate Greg's comments, but the easel pictured was not the easel I bought, but was a picture I found simulating the one I bought. The easel I bought definitely is not finished. There was most likely a misunderstanding with this on my part. Anyway, I needed his comments pretty quickly when I asked the question. I appreciate his efforts tremendously, though. Thank you!


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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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