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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. 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

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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.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 940
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.92 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		71

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/24/09
10	10	10	10	03/22/09
10	10	10	10	03/03/09
10	10	10	10	02/26/09
10	10	10	10	03/03/09

User Comments

Well and good is your answer to my question. Thank you very much, the info you gave me will allow me to make a decision regarding this burl. Also you
(troy on 06/24/09)

Thank you for this great answer. This is what I suspected....I really appreciate your expertise. It always helps to hear it from the experts! Sue
(Susan on 03/22/09)

Wow, such quick answers. This guy is wonderful!!!!!
(Charlene on 03/03/09)

Thanks so much. I hope we can follow your wonderful instructions and/or ideas.
(Charlene on 03/03/09)

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Recent Answers from maura macaluso

2009-06-23 Walnut Burl wood value: Hi Troy, It is hard to give you an exact value but generally, it is worth anywhere from a few hundred when sold to an independant crafter or woodworker, to many thousands when sold as veneer in the high...

2009-03-29 Staining old banister: Hi John, Refinishing can sometimes be tricky. A couple of things could have gone wrong. Either the mixtures of the products were not right, oil and water based or laquer used together, temperature...

2009-03-22 Refinishing Furniture: Hi Susan, Tack cloth is the most efficient way to remove all the sanding dust, just make sure to keep refolding the tack cloth to expose new sticky areas so that it continues to pick up the dust. You...

2009-03-13 cutting inlay: Hi Mark, I personally would use a bandsaw as the blades kerf is much narrower than a tablesaws blade. It is also safer than cutting something so small on a table saw. The kerf if you're not familiar is...

2009-03-11 rbi scroll saw blade holder: Hi Gwen, Yes, unfortunately RBI has closed. It is the talk of the woodworking world. You are not the only one left in a panic after this. Their websites are completely down and the company basically...