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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.
Experience in the area
I have been refinishing antiques for the past 30yrs. While I have taken several courses over the years,I have found that "hands on" learning is the best teacher. Perhaps I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made while learning.
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy the thrill of seeing layers of old paint come off a piece of furniture to reveal wonderful old oak or walnut underneath. The thrill of restoring something that would otherwise end up in the garbage has never left me after many years of this pursuit. I don't think it ever will.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I have accumulated over the years many old "odd" bits and pieces of beautiful antique wood. I would like to learn more wood working skills to be able to make something really unique from them.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Patricia | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | My question was answered the day after ..... |
| Denise | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ryan | 11/15/09 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Ken | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You Eileen, You are SPOT ON ..... |
| Sandi | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow, thanks, Eileen. I was amazed I ..... |
Recent Answers from Eileen Cronk
2009-11-20 staining an office chair:
Hi Miranda Nice to hear from you. What your boss wants you to do is not possible without removing all the existing finish with paint stripper. Even then there is no quarantee the wood will take a stain
2009-11-20 waterproofing vanity top:
Hi Patrica Nice to hear from you. You will need to coat the top with 3 coats of the best quality poly. Make sure you also coat around the edges of the opening you cut to insert the sink. This type
2009-11-19 Stripping "new" finish:
Hi Max Nice to hear from you. You will need what is called an MC stripper. Here is an example http://www.swingpaints.com/1800.htm Just be careful as there is no telling what is under the brown (likely
2009-11-19 Finish coat for kitchen table:
Hi again Denise You are so right LOL. Poly always drips off the edge. So heres what you do. Get a clean rag in one hand. Then after you do half of the top, take your bare finger and run it around under
2009-11-18 Finish coat for kitchen table:
Hi Denise Nice to hear from you. I will tell you exactly what I have on my maple top kitchen table. Its tough, clear, resists heat and water. My family uses the table for three meals a day and I never
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