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QUESTION: I recently ran across a pair of these. I'm not sure if they are junk or if they have some value. There was some great craftsmanship in putting these together. The whole drawer system looks complex. The drawer system is metal. And the rest is wood. It look as if their possibly could be electricity ran throughout it. There is a cord that runs on the inside and would come out on the sides. But it's cut. Any information on this would be appreciated. What it was possibly used for? Etc. I have more pictures but could only load one. Thanks for your time
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ANSWER: Hi Justin, they look like some type of shop drawers, but it's likely the cord was run through it for something else, just to hide it and make a neat installation...I doubt it had anything to do with the furniture...I haven't seen anything quite like them, but judging from the heavy construction and the lettered drawers, they look like they're from a machine shop, hardware store, etc....regards- Greg
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QUESTION: And the numbers 36543 have been stamped throughout. Would it be worth my time to try to sell these? Or, they better off junked?
It depends on the market for such things where you are...have you figured out what wood they are made from? They could be something unexpected like Walnut, Cherry, etc.....I often buy things that are heavily painted, from the early 20th or late 19th century, because I know there is a Gem underneath...but it requires a fair (sometimes more) amount of work and effort to create a sale able piece...if they are a desirable wood underneath, they would likely refinish beautifully, and they might be worth a good price....but the whole market is in turmoil right now.....so weigh your decision carefully, and decide how and where you would sell them, and for how much to determine if it's worth trying to sell them in "original" condition ...or not....regards- Greg
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Greg Scholl
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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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