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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Joseph G. Swallow Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 9.97 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 29.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 92.6 Total Questions 182	I can answer all staircase balustrade questions where handrails, newels posts, balusters (wood and metal), and stair treads are concerned. I cannot help with cabinetry and floor (outside of stair-related treads and risers), as well as stain and finish issues unless staircase related.
Mark H. Miller U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.92 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 6.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.2 Total Questions 782	custom furniture upholsterery. Became journeyman custom upholsterer in 1969. Certified by Upholsterers Intl. Union. Worked at San Francisco`s most prestigious upholstering shop as senior upholsterer. Am now president of Domar Upholstered Furniture Inc. Have upholstered for Presidents Reagan, Nixon, Clinton and the Queen of England. formerly taught classes in custom upholstering at the San Francisco Community College. Happy to answer all your upholstering questions.
Eileen Cronk Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.96 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 11.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.4 Total Questions 2217	Hi..I can answer most questions about the repairing,stripping and refinishing of all your old furniture and wood items(the things we call antiques)I can give advice about what to buy/avoid at auctions/flea markets. I do not give appraisals on antiques.
Stephen Major (Owner--Major Design Group) U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.82 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 11.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.8 Total Questions 119	I can answer questions regarding woodworking, cabinetmaking, architectural woodwork (interior and exterior), and the design of same.
Jamie Yocono U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.96 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 5.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.6 Total Questions 1677	Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.
Arseniy Tkachuk Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Politeness N/A Response Time(hr) N/A --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A Total Questions 4	I can help you with ergonomics of your work place (home or commercial office), your closet and storage organizers, entertainment units etc. I can also help you with finding right hardware for your project or designing custom furniture.
wisno Indonesia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 31.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.8 Total Questions 24	I would like to answer about wood furniture finishing.
maura macaluso U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.95 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 8.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.2 Total Questions 162	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.
Greg Scholl U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.90 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 19.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 26.7 Total Questions 2111	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 and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.

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2012-02-04 latex over oil-base paint:

Hi Julie Nice to hear from you. You are on the right track Julie. First give the chest a good scrub with TSP mixed according to directions. Let dry really well. Then sand the heck out of the old paint

2012-02-04 using TSP:

Hi Julie, I am not a fan of using TSP solution to wash down wooden furniture.....your real problem lies under the paint layers with poor adhesion, and prepping the top most surface and painting it yet

2012-02-03 Shortening a table:

Hi Donna, you'll have to re-cut the trim to be able to have the mitered corners, and you'll need enough trim to be able to do so.Or, you can find or make some new trim, and replace the old.It won't remove

2012-02-02 chair repair:

Hi Patricia Nice to hear from you. This type of chair is always a problem. If you own a drill, turn the chair over, drill a small hole in the center of the round chair arm support you see there (you

2012-02-01 Faded rosewood dining table:

Yeah, I'm afraid it has contaminated the surface with a non drying oil,and now you really must strip it if you want to restore the finish...if you try to apply a drying oil like the Watco over it, the

Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Experts

Joseph G. Swallow

Mark H. Miller

Eileen Cronk

Stephen Major (Owner--Major Design Group)

Jamie Yocono

Arseniy Tkachuk

wisno

maura macaluso