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Expert Profile: maura macaluso

Expertise:  I can answer all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood

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

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 250
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
24
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate your knowledge. It was recieved gratefully!!! Thanks!
(Spencer on 06/05/08)
Thank you for your help....Going with oilbase
(LorI on 06/03/08)
Thank you
(Jo on 05/18/08)
Thanks for your swift reply - I'll give it a go!!
(rebecca on 05/01/08)
Great suggestions, and more information on the items for collector purposes.
(David on 04/14/08)
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Recent Answers from maura macaluso
2008-06-08  reviner dresser Hi Judy, You don't give much information but if your dresser is composed of solid wood, you will either need to sand or strip the old varnish off. I suggest sanding as you will need to sand before applying...
2008-06-05  Wood carving Hi Spencer, I am always happy to help a new carver on their way. The first tool any carver should have is a good carving knife. Not a bench knife, not a craft knife, not a utility knife, not...
2008-06-02  House stain Hi Lorl, Better??? in what way??? Oil stain is the traditional way of staining wood. It is odorous and needs paint thinner to clean up with but oil stain gives much better penetration as it will actually...
2008-05-18  workbench Hi Jo, Well, if it were me, I would make a frame out of 2x4s, which I believe would be the only way to really support something that large. You can then go to one of the box stores and buy drawers...
2008-04-30  restoring a teak table top Hi Rebecca, Due to the presence of a wood filler, you most likely cannot stain the top. Other than replacing the teak top, there are few options. What you are going to have to do is to create a sort of...
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