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We have had a supposedly expert cabinet maker produce over $300,000 of cabinetry for a large penthouse apartment in Northern New Jersey. We used exotic woods ie satin wood, anagre,
and imported maple. Yet the finished panels are a blotch of colors, light, dark and in between. Do you know an expert who can critique the job?
Not sure what that would gain you if the finishing is now done....reversing this would be a HUGE undertaking...can you send some pictures as well as the finishing schedule, (complete with stain/finish product list)? Maple is prone to blotching, and therefore toning and other techniques are usually employed to minimize blotching, but it does take a knowledgeable finisher with experience and skill to produce a high quality finished product on Maple, especially softer Maples. On a job of that scope, finish samples should also have been done BEFORE committing to the entirety of the cabinetry......as reversing this is an undertaking that I don't even like thinking about....as I'm sure you don't either....anyone can build a decent cabinet...the skill lies in the finishes, and they are a closely guarded secret in the industry, because that's what sets each company apart...the quality and durability of their finishes.......state of the art finishing is an art, and especially on high end cabinetry...
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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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