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 I am a planning to paint all the internal doors, fitted wardrobes and frames in my new house. The woodwork is roughly 25 - 30 years old is solid and in good condition. I am unsure whether a stain was originally used or if the wood has gained its dark colour from having natural cedar oil applied for the last 24 years. ( I have this on good authority from the previous owner ) My question is what is the best way to prepare the wooden surfaces to ensure a good adhesion for the primer/undercoat. I was thinking of using a fine wood stripper followed by a wax and polish remover, lots of wire wool in various grades and a great deal of determination. Is this the right way to go about it? This is a large project as their are 6 internal doors, 8 cupboard doors, 8 small cubbyhole doors plus frames to boot. Could I have the doors dipped to save time. I am aware of the dangers inherent with dipping. Thank you for your assistance
Answer Hi Red, sounds to me like you're on the right track, although if it's in the budget to have these stripped, I would pay someone else to do it. Instead of dipping, find someone who uses a "flow over" system. This minimizes the damage done by soaking the doors in the stripping liquid.....Post back if need be, and best of luck with the project- Greg
