Thank you, Lois! One of the few things I learned from my dad is furniture care. He was a highly successful furniture salesman and had deep knowledge of proper interior decor, while my mom was an antique dealer, so maybe that's why it appears easy, but it isn't, I'm just more efficient at the process. Plus I've always been a tinkerer and can't help myself when it comes to restoring good craftsmanship.
Another motivation is how sad I get from the cycle of needless buying and trashing everything that loses its appeal or is somehow too inconvenient to reuse or recycle. When people throw away usable items or old relics, that really breaks my heart.
I really appreciate your comment and I am so behind in my reading that I have about four of your articles waiting in my 'unread' stack that I'll get to when time allows. I am insanely busy right now, but will get you your wonderful story's and can't wait to read the San Miguel post, but I have to do them in order to follow your storyline.
I hope you are doing well and have recovered from your hiking!
Thanks, I do have a couple for the really tiny stuff, but yes, some bits or scrapers would be nice. By the way, she just found the crown that goes on top and it is all carved, so I'll be busy on that soon!
I appreciate the labor of love that went into reclaiming this lovely beauty. Growing up I would watch as my dad laboriously disassembled many old "clunkers" that my mom brought home from the second hand shops. Mom would strip the pieces down, often multiple layers of paint or varnishes, dad would painstakingly restore them (sometimes grumbling about mom's penchant for antiques) until their personality was revealed. I now have a home filled with those treasures. One of my favorites is the hoosier, complete with the flour bin, that dad thought was that worst piece mom ever hauled home. Seemed like at least 20 coats of paint were removed before we discovered the gorgeous birds eye maple under all that goop! Thanks for sharing this wonderful story . Good wishes to your friend, too!
Claire, I adore you, those are such sweet and thoughtful words that it really made my day! I'm convinced that you would be a real treasure to meet in real life. This is what that "information superhighway" was supposed to offer us, genuine people coming together for the good and building connections that would bring us closer, even if we are many miles (or meters) apart. Thank you so very much, and I hope you will engage with my sputtering words and aimless story's more often. Wishing you a blessed Sunday. ◝(^⌣^)◜
You make it all seem so easy to do, Dave. You are a true artisan!
Thank you, Lois! One of the few things I learned from my dad is furniture care. He was a highly successful furniture salesman and had deep knowledge of proper interior decor, while my mom was an antique dealer, so maybe that's why it appears easy, but it isn't, I'm just more efficient at the process. Plus I've always been a tinkerer and can't help myself when it comes to restoring good craftsmanship.
Another motivation is how sad I get from the cycle of needless buying and trashing everything that loses its appeal or is somehow too inconvenient to reuse or recycle. When people throw away usable items or old relics, that really breaks my heart.
I really appreciate your comment and I am so behind in my reading that I have about four of your articles waiting in my 'unread' stack that I'll get to when time allows. I am insanely busy right now, but will get you your wonderful story's and can't wait to read the San Miguel post, but I have to do them in order to follow your storyline.
I hope you are doing well and have recovered from your hiking!
Your woodwork is incredible, so your Dad and Mom did a great job of passing their knowledge on to you.
Your woodwork is awesome
Nice! If you search around, you may be able to acquire an old set of dental tools.
Thanks, I do have a couple for the really tiny stuff, but yes, some bits or scrapers would be nice. By the way, she just found the crown that goes on top and it is all carved, so I'll be busy on that soon!
Finial, that’s great as many were the first casualties.
I appreciate the labor of love that went into reclaiming this lovely beauty. Growing up I would watch as my dad laboriously disassembled many old "clunkers" that my mom brought home from the second hand shops. Mom would strip the pieces down, often multiple layers of paint or varnishes, dad would painstakingly restore them (sometimes grumbling about mom's penchant for antiques) until their personality was revealed. I now have a home filled with those treasures. One of my favorites is the hoosier, complete with the flour bin, that dad thought was that worst piece mom ever hauled home. Seemed like at least 20 coats of paint were removed before we discovered the gorgeous birds eye maple under all that goop! Thanks for sharing this wonderful story . Good wishes to your friend, too!
Claire, I adore you, those are such sweet and thoughtful words that it really made my day! I'm convinced that you would be a real treasure to meet in real life. This is what that "information superhighway" was supposed to offer us, genuine people coming together for the good and building connections that would bring us closer, even if we are many miles (or meters) apart. Thank you so very much, and I hope you will engage with my sputtering words and aimless story's more often. Wishing you a blessed Sunday. ◝(^⌣^)◜
Thanks, Dave! I enjoy reading your stories and learning more about wood craftsmanship and other various sundry topics. Best to you!
WOW - what a difference. You did an excellent job. Very impressive.
Thank you, my friend, that is high praise. And I always, always appreciate the re-stacks, shares, and likes!!!
Forgot to mention....love the "authentic intelligence" phrase.
We need to normalize that. Remember you heard it here first!
If I use it....I'll give you credit because I'm not a Harvard professor.
Thanks, Dave. I truly enjoyed this. Hope your friend heals well. Sounds like she will.
Thank you, your comment means a lot to me!