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| Subject | Date Asked |
| screw holes in a press board cabinet | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a client who had a cabinet door on a pressboard cabinet fall off. do you have any ... A: Hey Chris, ahh yes, Pressboard....that wonderful modern throw-away furniture. Was certainly never ... | |
| cloudy finish on table top | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I had an old mahogany dining table that I wanted to refinish. I stripped it, but then decided to ... A: Barb, Unfortunately, I believe the answer to your question is yes, the top will need to be ... | |
| Cabinet - black stuff | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a question for expert. We have a light maple wood cabinets in our kitchen. It's been couple ... A: It certainly looks to me like some kind of mold issue. I wouldn't sand any more of it because that ... | |
| Wood | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I just acquired an antique clock, that someone tried to back together very poorly with glue. When ... A: without knowing what type of glue it is, I cannot offer advise on any solvent which might be used to ... | |
| baby furniture | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a white crib and was told that baby furniture no longer has the protective coating ... A: Almost every finish, including oil-based polyurethane is non-toxic once the finish cures, but if you ... | |
| finishing east indian rosewood | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: What do you recommend to put a finish on east indian rosewood? Thank you. A: It depends on what the rosewood was used for. If it is a piece of furniture which needs a good ... | |
| 20 yr old Oak cabinets | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm moving into a house with 20 yr old oak kitchen cabinets. They will for sure need stripping and ... A: I am having the same issue here at home. I love wood and would hate to paint over it but want to ... | |
| Veneer replacement | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently began a project to refurbish a 110 year old reed organ. The front had decorative veneer ... A: Hey Chuck: the picture is very dark and difficult to really see. here is a site that will have ... | |
| how to find out how much something is worth | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: My dad brought back two elephants that are made out of teak wood. How can I find out the value of ... A: unfortunately, if they were tourist trade items, They may not even be worth the price paid, the ... | |
| Identifying Wood | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know a way of identifying different types of wood furniture like whether to tell if it ... A: Identifying wood is always difficult because there are over 10,000 species and subspecies of wood ... | |
| custom made furniture | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I am custom designing a boardroom table. the top is American white oak timber and the base will be a ... A: You will need to use either a silicone "adhesive" or a two part-epoxy to attach the wood to the ... | |
| keeping bark on furniture | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I see log furniture that still has the bark intact. It has a type of sealant on it. How do the ... A: Yes a sealer, several coats of clear polyurethane or spar varnish. It is also best that the wood be ... | |
| cabinet door | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: What kind of hand plane is used to make the panel for a raised panel door? A: Actually I'm sure today 99% of all raised panel cabinets are contoured with a router using a variety ... | |
| selecting wood for kitchen cabinets | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We are remodeling our kitchen. I found maple cabinets with medium light stain and a brown glaze that ... A: Birch is commonly used for cabinets. My own kitchen cabinets are birch. It is considered a "poor ... | |
| Getting cabinet color to match | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I've purchased maple cabinets in a honey color to match previously purchased Kraftmaid cabinets in a ... A: First rule of any color matching(paint, fabric or finishing etc..) is to never do it under ... | |
| bark on wood furniture | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of making some lawn furniture from a birch tree with the bark still on the wood, ... A: Birch bark is a bit fragile to work with and will come off with any rough handling so be careful ... | |
| antique dresser | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an antique dresser that doesn't appear to have any drawer slides or guides. There is not ... A: The simpliest solution to your problem just happens to be the cheapest and easiest. Go grab a bar ... | |
| Ikea Birch cabinet | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have Ikea cabinets, they are birch. They are eight years old. Don't know if they are real ... A: sorry for the delay in responding, I was away on vacation with no access to email. I was not ... | |
| Roll Top desk | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an antique roll top desk for my daughter. The tambour canvas was rotted and I ... A: What you need is canvas duck or a medium weight canvas sold at marine shop and fabric shops, perhaps ... | |
| Table and Chairs | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently repainted a room and wanted to re-do my table and chairs to match the new color. My table ... A: "What do I do? Sand everything again, apply a primer, and then paint it black? what will prevent it ... | |
| Kitchen cabinet bottom edges-=dog chew marks | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: We have tried wood putty and wood markers but it still does not come out even. Is there such a ... A: No I don't believe there are...however any decent carpenter should be able to cut and rebuild the ... | |
| Cracked Blackwood Sculpture | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Maura, for your answer regarding repairing a broken African Blackwood sculpture. It was excellent ... A: I am not there to see the crack but your description is pretty good and I am picturing it as I type. ... | |
| shiny marks on satin finish wood to remove | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get rid of some marks on 'satin' finished wood furniture. The marks are shiny and ... A: you can also try a little mineral oil but in my humble opinion, you should not be having any issues ... | |
| shiny marks on satin finish wood to remove | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get rid of some marks on 'satin' finished wood furniture. The marks are shiny and ... A: I am having a real hard time visualizing the marks you are referring to. My first suggestion would ... | |
| Repair pressboard desk - revisited | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Since you answered a question regarding press board desk repair in 2007, there have been ... A: Here is my take on this and understand it is only my opinion as I don't really attempt any repairs ... | |
| paint | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: can you mix latex and oil based stain to achieve a finish. I'm having difficulty getting what I ... A: You don't really give me much info to go on. Ordinarily I would immediately say no. Water and oil ... | |
| separation of topcoat when applied | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to refinish the tabletop of a 1950s mahogany dining table. I am pretty sure it is ... A: Michele, just a thought but are you applying an oil based product and then applying a water based ... | |
| What kind of wood? | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am refinishing my kitchen cabinets and I am just dying to know what kind of wood I have here. The ... A: it is extremely difficult to determine what type of woods your cabinets are composed of with out ... | |
| rosewood sculpture | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I just returned from Tanzania where I purchased a large rosewood elephant sculpture. Unfortunately, ... A: Good morning, I envy you your trip to Tanzania, that must have been fabulous. Now as to your ... | |
| stripping | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have started stripping a table that was in my grandfather's house when he died in 1989. I think it ... A: Home depot and lowes carry different products depending on what part of the country you are in. Here ... | |
| stripping | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have started stripping a table that was in my grandfather's house when he died in 1989. I think it ... A: Depending on just how damaged the table is, you may have some success. The first trick I would try ... | |
| Tabletop Scratch | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: HELP! I have a solid wood Bernhardt Table which has about a 4 inch scratch thru the veneer. I have ... A: I wish everyone did that. You say that you already filled the scratch with wood filler. Be sure to ... | |
| Marks on white washed pine table | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a high end, hand-painted, white washed pine dining room table by Pulaski. I took the table ... A: Very nice table! From your description of the problem, it is probably best to see if a light sanding ... | |
| what grit sandpaper to use | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a used dresser (could be antique) but has a few layers of paint on it want to know ... A: You are going to want to start with a harsh abrasive, which in sandpaper terms is the lower number. ... | |
| Haze on rosewood dining furniture | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I was told to just use a damp cloth to clean our Rosewood dining table and chairs. The set is about ... A: It sounds as if the protective coating has broken down and some moisture has seeped in. Short of ... | |
| refinish cabinets that have lacquer | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have new cabinets (natural hickory) that I would like to warm the color up and darken some. Do I ... A: You say these are new cabinets so I am assuming that the clear coat is reasonably fresh and in good ... | |
| Re staining | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a ten year old computer desk that is stained in dark cherry. It has some scratches and worn ... A: I know you don't want to hear it but the best thing to do is to completely sand and restain, ... | |
| top of office desk | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an oak office desk from the 1930s-1940s. The top is covered with a black rubber type of ... A: I personally am not familiar with a rubber filler that would have been used in conjunction with ... | |
| refinishing kitchen cabinets | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have nice cherry cabinets. They are about 15 yrs old and in good shape. The varnish has become ... A: Unfortunately there is no easy answer here. You can attempt to very lightly sand off all the old ... | |
| Kitchen Cabinets | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: We moved into brand new house 2 months ago.I have beech raised panel cabinets with Cherry stain. The ... A: Miniwax, Varathane or Epifanes(available at Marine stores) are all reliable brands of polyurethane. ... | |
| Kitchen Cabinets | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: We moved into brand new house 2 months ago.I have beech raised panel cabinets with Cherry stain. The ... A: The only way to stop the damage is to stop the water from penetrating into the wood. You are going ... | |
| Drying Wood With Bark On | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: Are there any secrets to drying wood with the bark left on to make furniture? I'm looking at using ... A: Rustic style furniture is popular with alot of people. As the woodworker there are a few things to ... | |
| Lacquer over particle | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an old bedroom set (1994) it's lacquer over particle board would like to put something over ... A: I would only attempt to upholster this furniture if you know what you are doing. Or else you will ... | |
| painting solid wood furniture | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I am desperate. I just bought a new spray gun (Kobalt small gravity feed) and am painting a vintage ... A: Is it possible that the primer, which is thicker than paint, has somehow dried inside the tubes or ... | |
| Roll Top Desk | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: How can I make the roll top go up & down smoothly? I've had the desk for many years & it's always ... A: Assuming your rolltop desk was made properly and once previously worked smoothly, you should take a ... | |
| refinishing front door | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of stripping my front door, and it appears as though some of the wood is going ... A: Personally I advocate sanding rather than chemical strippers. Much safer and actually faster. It is ... | |
| Regarding Kitchen cabinets | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: we have oak wood wall cabinets in the kitchen, They have used drywall screws to keep them in place. ... A: I have done a bit of research on your problem and learned a few things along the way. The first is ... | |
| Is there an easy way to strip wood cabinets? | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: We have light wood cabinets, with a shiny stain on them... my husband is using citristrip stripping ... A: Yes you may go directly to sanding if your cabinets are solid wood. I myself prefer sanding over ... | |
| Need help cleaning kitchen cabinets | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Our house is 30 years old. Over the years, a dirty, greasy grime has built up on the kitchen ... A: Kitchens cabinets pick up grease and grime easily due to their location and function. Before using ... | |
| veneer table top | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a oak table with oak veneer top the finish is dull and worn can the top be sanded and ... A: Veneer is a very thin sheet of wood which can quite easily be sanded through. The best chance to ... | |
| cabinets with black walnut stain | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: What do I need to do to cover these up is it Kilz or primer and is there any sanding involved , ... A: i understand you wanting to stay away from sanding but sometimes it is necessary. Generally, you ... | |
| repairing pine paneling | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Our seven month old boxer-bulldog mix dog has chewed the paneling on either side of the door going ... A: Unfortunately I can not see the damage to your pine paneling but I fear yours may not be an easy ... | |
| Dinning room table | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Sir After finishing dinning room table,with watco wipe on varnish Would you use any polish on it ? ... A: The best polish to use is no polish. Just wipe the dust with a damp cloth and use some elbow grease ... | |
| Regarding Kitchen cabinets | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: we have oak wood wall cabinets in the kitchen, They have used drywall screws to keep them in place. ... A: You have not given enough information to adequately answer your question. Are the drywall screws ... | |
| Dinning room table | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Sir After finishing dinning room table,with watco wipe on varnish Would you use any polish on it ? ... A: Unless Watco has come out with a brand new finish that I'm not familiar with, what you are referring ... | |
| cane seat repair | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a bentwood chair that needs a replacement cane seat. Can I buy one (15 1/2 ") that I can ... A: Yes, you and a few simple tools are quite capable of replacing your cane seat. First, you will have ... | |
| Water damaged veneer on dining room table | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Last Saturday I had friends for dinner and I had used small pumpkins with a cutout for Mums and I ... A: I am not in your area and can not help you with a particular name but you will need to look for a ... | |
| Kitchen Cabinets | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I am having a house built and I would like to know the difference between oak and maple. I have ... A: This is a difficult question to answer as there are many diffent types of both maple and oak. Each ... | |
| Dinning room table | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Sir ,I am going to refinish dinning room table (cherry wood,about 50yrs.old)i am going to use watco ... A: I would first make sure the surface is well sanded begin using a three step process with the first ... | |
| cedar lined chiffarobe | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I am refinishing a set of bedroom furniture (waterfall maple, circa 1945) . The tall piece has a ... A: You can lightly sand your cedar to restore the cedar aroma. There is also "cedar spray"(available ... | |
| antiquing cherry wood | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I know you aren't a fan of painting over cherry wood, but my husband and I made a head and ... A: Looking at your pic helps alot. I like what you are trying to do. I believe you can skip the primer ... | |
| antiquing cherry wood | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I know you aren't a fan of painting over cherry wood, but my husband and I made a head and ... A: Sorry to hear about your disaster. Don't you hate when things like that happen after doing so much ... | |
| kitchen cabinets | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I was told today by a friend that TSP would be a great way to clean my cabinets. My question is. ... A: TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE is a very strong dangerous substance to use. TSP is a strong cleaner at the ... | |
| ashly furnature queen sized head board | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: i recently moved my head board out of my room i hate useing it so i stored it in my attac but my ... A: Sorry to hear about your headboard. If it is solid wood, there is some hope. I am not there to see ... | |
| Painting over Pine wood | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to paint over a Pine wood with a natural finish so that it will match my cherry wood ... A: Cherry wood when raw is a whiteish wood which will age to a light reddish, close to the color of a ... | |
| How to refinish a sticky tabletop? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I bought my grandchildren the same zebra table, one in Las Vegas and one in Wilmington, DE. The ... A: I have given your question some consideration this afternoon and done a bit of research. I am ... | |
| Painting cherry wood furniture | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a dresser and night stands from the early '50 that are made of cherry wood. I have recently ... A: As someone who works with wood, I sure do hate to see its natural beauty covered up with paint but ... | |
| drying wood | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I just fell and milled a white oak. How should I dry it? I already placed it in a sunny location ... A: The trick to drying this wood is to keep it dry and out of direct sunlight. To minimize warping, ... | |
| Maple vs. Birch | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I paid to have my kitchen cabinets made of maple (inside too) and just found out that some of the ... A: I am distressed by this follow up question. Why were these brand new cabinets left out in the rain? ... | |
| Maple vs. Birch | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I paid to have my kitchen cabinets made of maple (inside too) and just found out that some of the ... A: The problem with any agreement between homeowner and contractor is that both must have a clear ... | |
| Resizing table holes | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I am refinishing a wood kitchen table, but the holes that hold the top to the legs are stripped. I ... A: yes that would be the correct thing to do. Use a good wood glue like Titebond 2. Allow the dowels ... | |
| Furniture refinish | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to touch up some furniture in our baby nursery. We purchased a white finished crib and ... A: The purpose of the first sanding is just to get the wood ready for the paint, in your choice of ... | |
| Furniture refinish | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like to touch up some furniture in our baby nursery. We purchased a white finished crib and ... A: The word you are looking for is distressed. there are many easy ways to distress furniture. first ... | |
| Refinishing new Lyptus hardwood floor | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I just had a hardwood floor (lyptus wood) installed in my upstairs hallway. Unfortunately, I do not ... A: My answer to your question really depends on exactly what your floor is composed of. If it is real ... | |
| dining room chairs | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have six antique dining room chairs, and the bottom of the seat cusion (the wood part) is forming ... A: For the most part, anything made of wood can be repaired with either a good wood glue(titebond 2 or ... | |
| kitchen table | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My wood kitchen table just had a stain and light finish,and now the finish is coming off.I would ... A: First thing I would do is to sand down the table top. Make sure tabletop is level and legs are ... | |
| White Birch Bark | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to locate some white birch bark to built some shelves and decorate with. I live ... A: I am not familiar with any stores in Tennessee but here is a good place to order from ... | |
| yellowing natural maple finish | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have nine year old Wellborne kitchen cabinets that have a natural maple finish.The exterior of the ... A: Kitchen cabinets are exposed to lots of darkening agents including sunlight, cigarette smoke, ... | |
| stair treats & lifting hardware | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have beautiful stair treads purchased, and was ready to install until I saw something on HGTV. No ... A: What you're suggesting doesn't seem difficult to do, and what a nifty idea at that. I'm not ... | |
| preventing cracking in carvings | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: i recently returned from africa,and all the wod carvings and bowls have begun to crack due to the ... A: first thing to do is to put them into a humid part of your home, basement or garage and let them sit ... | |
| Fig Oil * paper plates!!! | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: ..My 18 mon old pulled a plug in scnet from the wall and laid it on my mahogony finished solid wood ... A: The whitish steam marks from the paper plates is fairly simple. First try heating the area with a ... | |
| heat spot on wood dinning room table | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: placed dish on table and it left white ring tried Mayo etc can you help A: I don't know what you've tried besides the Mayo but I will offer a few suggestions. If the table is ... | |
| refinishing cabinets | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: What is the average coast for refinishing kitchen cabinet doors? What do people charge per door? i ... A: the average cost of cabinet refinishing is roughly $200 per cabinet with the national average price ... | |
| gel stain usage | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a new dining room set with a distressed blackish finish to it. i kept my old ... A: Gel stain is not paint. Stain must be able to penetrate into the wood in order for the wood to hold ... | |
| Schooling | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I've been working in finance for the past 15 years and am planning one changing to a career in ... A: I would imagine that a one-year course would teach you the basics. There is a lot to be said for ... | |
| repair pressboard desk | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: we bought a computer desk made of pressboard and no sooner did we get home, the pullout drawer ... A: My first impulse is to tell you to bring it back and get a new one. That is probably the best ... | |
| woodworks | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I WANT TO PUT SOME DRAINING GROOVES IN MY BUTCHERS BLOCK KITCHEN WORKTOP WHICH IS ALREADY FITTED. ... A: I am assuming that when you say the butchers block is already fitted, that it can't be removed from ... | |
| White cloudy stain | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: It is very nice finishing table -- few scratches due to not used any cover protecter-- need to fix ... A: mahogany- reddish-brown to brownish black, Maple- creamy white to whitish yellow(this holds true as ... | |
| wood selection | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to build an entertainment center. I recently enrolled in a woodshop class and we have to ... A: First, in my home depot and lowes, the furniture grade wood is one aisle over from the plywood and ... | |
| wood selection | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to build an entertainment center. I recently enrolled in a woodshop class and we have to ... A: Unless the plywood is something the instructor is requesting you use, I would wonder why plywood and ... | |
| coving oval shape | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm uncertain if I even used the right term as a subject. I have a predicament with regards to ... A: Carving an oval bowl. You say you don't want to hand carve it, what power tools would I use to ... | |
| Clean cabinets | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I have natural cherry wood cabinets (about 7 years old) and noticed they need to be cleaned...not ... A: Kitchens cabinets pick up grease and grime easily due to their location and function. Before using ... | |
| mix water base prime with oil base paint | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Am I able to mix water base primer with oil base paint on my kitchen cupboard door. A: The standard rule is water with water and oil with oil. However there are certain times when for ... | |
| Wood Lathe | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: hopefully you can help me out...My fiancee has mentioned to me that he would like to get into wood ... A: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005V5NM/ref=nosim/19535375-20 check this site out to see ... | |
| warped wood-- dresser drawers | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired an antique wood dresser. I think it had been stored in a garage, and, due to ... A: You don't say where you're from as climate may be the issue as it has been moved. Warped wood can ... | |
| hidden or "secret" doors | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I live in an old church that was remodeled into a home. It still has the steeple on it ... A: Simply do a search for "hidden doors". There are plenty of sites out there. Most are for hidden ... | |
| building a kitchen peninsula with existing cabinets | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are interested in adding a peninsula to our kitchen. We have white washed oak ... A: If it were me, I would try to get as close a match as possible when buying a new cabinet for the ... | |
| LAZY SUSAN IN BASE CABINET | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Our house was built around 1950. The corner cabinet in the kitchen has a "Lazy Susan." If I had to ... A: You will have to remove the top piece somehow, even if it means breaking it and then having a new ... | |
| unique wood carving | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I was at a friend's cottage in the northern part of Michigan. Attached to a birch tree was a hand ... A: This is whats known as a "weather stick" popular in the new england region of the U.S. simple to ... | |
| yellowed finish on old furniture | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have just inherited a 30 year old bedroom suite. It is/was finished in sort of buttermilk and ... A: You can try a very light application of denatured alcohol. Use in a well ventilated room and wear ... | |
| Staining ugly oak cabinets | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Since I can't seem to get ANYONE to quote me on refinishing my kitchen cabinets, which are 14 years ... A: I personally had my cabinets re surfaced a few years ago, though it did cost a pretty penny. They ... | |
| mahgaony leaded gladd break front 1890 | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: i refinish a magnificent breakfront- they brought it to my home in the rain when it was done and ... A: Bowing or warping is caused by either water or humidity placing stresses on the structure of the ... | |
| Sealing Cedar Siding | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: After 40 years we just replaced the cedar siding on our house with new cedar siding. We want to seal ... A: Red and yellow cedar contains a lot of natural preservatives which if left exposed, will eventually ... | |
| What kind of wood? | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a piano that my parents bought in 1977. She can't remember if it is Pecan or Walnut. How can ... A: the main difference between pecan and walnut is the color. Pecan is a light brown wood with dark ... | |
| Wood Nightstand | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Is there any way to get superglue off my wood nightstand? A: I would like to know a bit more about the nightstand. what type of wood and what type of finish, if ... | |
Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks
Answers by Expert:
maura macaluso
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions, regarding, wood sculpture, wood carving, carving tools and accessories and different types of woods.I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.
Experience
I do full design work, custom carving, restoration, fabrication, repair and refinishing. I can take a piece of raw wood and turn it into a work of art and I can help you do the same. I am "the" carving instructor for the new york city parks dept. I am heavily involved in carving on the internet and belong to many, many mail lists which are quite active. I am also an international promoter of woodcarving and am affiliated with many master carvers, notably nora hall, originally from holland, now in the U.S. and kalina pavlova, a bulgarian master carver. I routinely communicate with the top names in professional woodcarving nationally and internationally.
Organizations
the national association of woodcarvers. the woodcarvers of queens NY, the staten island woodcarvers. the northeast woodcarving association. the world wide carving internet list
Publications
chip chats-the national magazine of woodcarving. also at www.carvinginnyc.com
Education/Credentials
Self taught artist and sculptor, 40 years of drawing and painting as a hobby, 5 years of serious woodsculpting. I have my own website and have written a 300 pg book on carving. I have published online tutorials and pictorial projects
Awards and Honors
many first place awards
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