AboutGreg 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,usage,etc.
Experience Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. 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, and offered instruction on use and care as well.I even have some Trade show Demo experience.
Organizations none at this time.
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"), local newspapers as well
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 by Major tool manufacturers, Delta, Powermatic, Performax, Porter Cable, Skil/Bosch to name a few.
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.) 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.), local Museums and Historical Societies.
Question Hello. I have a slab of cedar approx 4 ft wide 7 ft long and 4 inches thick that my father cut about 43 years ago. It has never been finished. He carried around with us everywhere we moved. He passed away last year and I inherited it. I would like to make a desk out of it. what do suggest for a finish? It has some worm holes so those need to be dealt with to give it a smooth finish.
Answer Hi Kim, that's a serious chunk of wood...I would steer you towards a modified Tung oil product called Waterlox. This is a penetrating finish that soaks into the wood and hardens from the inside, the more coats the more "build" to the finish. They also are easy to apply evenly which will be important on such a large expanse of surface area, and because it's a penetrating finish, it won't flake, chip, or peel, and additional coats can be added to "renew" the surface during the life of the piece.It's imperative to coat all sides of the piece to seal it well. Hope that helps, visit the site and read about this excellent product- regards- Greg
