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.
I recently acquired a 1923 Leonard oak ice box that has been sitting on a back porch in TX for 50+ years. The wood is dry, cracked, pitted from the weather. How can I get some moisture back into the wood and what is best method of restoring the wood?
Answer Hi Gerry, you can't really "get moisture back into the wood"...wood will always try to equalize to it's surroundings. You can however, stain and finish the wood sealing it from further harm and enhancing the beauty of it. The weathering of the wood surface however has done damage, as the wood's cells have been taking the brunt of radical changes in humidity, heat and cold etc. This damage is not reversible for the most part, but will impart an old, and uniquely weathered appearance under your finish. I would just go ahead and finish it to your liking, I'm sure it will take stain and finish perfectly,although it will soak it up like a sponge, showing it's wear and age with pride....and it will likely look beautiful. Hope that helps- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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