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Expert: - 8/28/2010


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Our table is just 9 months old and it has white marks from heat plates. The table had to been defective. But the company will not cover the warranty. How do we fix this table? Does a iron really work as suggested on the DIY? I don't want to make it worse help if you can with sound advise! Thank You Dee

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Heat marks on a finish are NOT a defect.......and they are usually caused by heat and/or moisture affecting the finish which is likely lacquer. An Iron will make it worse, and you can further damage the surface....there is a product called "blush eraser", which is an aerosol of solvents that can amalgamate the finish to let the moisture rings escape, and then re-harden, but this has to be done VERY carefully, and by someone trained, (in my opinion)......and it may or may not work. Lacquer repair and touch up/restoration/refinishing, is NOT a DIY job. It takes experience and knowledge to be able to know what to do, and how to do it, and what products and materials to use. You will likely have to have the table refinished if the damage is widespread and/or really bad. I would call in a Pro to evaluate it with you....they will offer that service at no charge....post back if need be- Greg

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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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