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maura macaluso

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/20/2009

Expertise

I can answer all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood. I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.

Experience in the area

I am a custom commission woodcarver. I have been carving for many years now, have won numerous awards, and am very well connected in the world of woodcarving. I am the owner/operator of www.carvinginnyc.com

Organizations

national association of woodcarvers, woodcarvers of queens, Richmond county carvers club, carving life panel of experts

Publications

Chip chats, carving magazine

Education/Credentials

Have taken many, many classes and instruction from many fine carvers, I was originally self taught which is the best way to learn. Many thousands of carving hours later and I find that I am now well-respected.

Awards and Honors

best of show staten island & queens numerous 1st place and other title awards at many venues

Past/Present Clients

My work is now in international collections

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Woodcarving is one of the oldest crafts known to man. Man has practiced woodcarving since the dawn of the age of reason.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Molly	08/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you, Maura, for your very timely .....
troy	06/24/09	10	10	10	10	Well and good is your answer to .....
Susan	03/22/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for this great answer. This .....
Charlene	03/03/09	10	10	10	10	Wow, such quick answers. This guy is .....
Charlene	03/03/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks so much. I hope we can .....

Recent Answers from maura macaluso

2009-10-01 water damage:

Hi John, sorry for the delay in responding, I was away on vacation with no access to email. I was not supposed to receive questions in my absence but for some reason, your question slipped through to

2009-09-29 oak table top water stains:

Hi John, sorry for the delay in responding, I was away on vacation with no access to e-mail. I was not supposed to receive questions in my absence but for some reason, your question slipped through

2009-09-27 43 year ofd slab of pine:

Hi Kim, sorry for the delay, I was away on vacation with no access to email. I was not supposed to recieve questions in my absence but for some reason, your question slipped through to me. I am not

2009-08-19 Refinishing table:

Hi Molly, While I can not see your problem well, I am most apt to think that the irregularities are caused by the action of the orbital sander. Orbital sanders are notorious for causing the problem,

2009-07-07 Hardwood floors:

Hi Jeff, Real old-fashioned Hardwood floors are put down using nails but some newer hardwood floors are put in using adhesives. Floors are intalled over a subfloor which gives added support to a

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