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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-22 | Tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your speedy reply Greg. I'll follow your advise as soon as Spring arrives...another reason to look forward to it. Tom |
| 2009-11-20 | Judy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the detailed answer. I will look into the recommended products further. |
| 2009-11-20 | dimitris | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-19 | Tracy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Not knowing much about how to treat wood, I feel confident that Greg's recommendation is a good one. |
| 2009-11-17 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for the very helpful tips! |
| 2009-11-17 | suresh | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-16 | Christie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you! - I'll follow up on all you advised. |
| 2009-11-15 | Liam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for prompt and helpful advice |
| 2009-11-11 | Penny | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Your answer was quick and easy to understand. Thank you for your help |
| 2009-11-10 | chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the advice, I'll do as you suggested. Chris |
| 2009-11-09 | chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Greg, you answered so quickly! The mineral spirits seems to have worked except for a couple of spots where I may have softened the finish. I wish I would have known about the mineral spirits, I just thought of cleaning agents. Thanks again. Chris Sanders |
| 2009-11-09 | Bob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-08 | Jolene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Greg, Thank you so much for your reply. I'd been trying to read up on possibilities and I was sort of afraid that this tinted wax I'd read about might not work out! Thanks for confirming the reality. Jolene |
| 2009-11-07 | Pam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your advice. I'll give it a try. Even after all the years of having the porch open, the walls really aren't that bad. I'm aware of the darkening feature and I even kind of like the darker color. Thanks again. Pam |
| 2009-11-06 | Bea | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! The drawer is now fixed!!!!! |
| 2009-11-05 | Moira | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Greg: Thank you! You verified what I thought was the only avenue -- STRIPPING IT DOWN! Blech, icky, and mighty nasty, but it is what it is! Thank you again! Moira |
| 2009-11-04 | Melanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your advice and quick response. I am still undecided about what to do, but feel better having an expert opinion...thanks again! :) |
| 2009-11-03 | thom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-03 | Dawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I wanted to ask another question, and it said maxxed out. Would have loved to get a follow up quesstion in. |
| 2009-11-03 | Ed | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | Yes | This an excellent public service. I appreciate the quality of your experts, exemplified by Greg Scholl, especially considering the prevalence of mis-information on the internet. Thanks and keep up the good work. I've bookmarked this site for future reference. Ed C |
| 2009-11-03 | Kristina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your fast and very helpful response! It is a particle board underneath. So, you're right, painting would be our only option. I really appreciate your help!!! Kristina |
| 2009-11-02 | Jeremy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great alternatives. I do have a dremel tool and had not thought to use it. I will evaluate the prying method as well. It is nailed into MDF so this should be easy enough but i need to check the other parts of the framing. After thinking about why these nails were used here and no where else on the piece, i think there may have been some bowing that he was trying to correct or he was too lazy to bring the nail gun inside one more time. (maybe both) Thank you again. |
| 2009-10-31 | Beth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-30 | fiona | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thankyou very much for your speedy, clear & concise answer i will choose to oil my chest of drawers, looks like a rainy weekend! fiona |
| 2009-10-29 | Stefanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-27 | Jane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your advice Greg. I think I will probably try the pro option if it is economically fiesable. I thought I'd have a go myself, but considering colours reqiure matching, it may be difficult, as you say. I will save your info.in case that the restoration will cost more than a new table. Many thanks once again. Great to speak with someone with expertise in this area. Jane |
| 2009-10-26 | Janet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, Greg! |
| 2009-10-26 | Vicki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your opinion. I thought it would be too good to be true! Thanks so much for your rapid response, and kind explanation. You seved me some grief and useless work. Again, many thanks! Vicki |
| 2009-10-26 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Gregg, Wow...Thank you for the thorough answer. I will take your advice and research the recommendations you've made. I want to be confident before I start. I might even practice on the bottom side of one the leaves before tackling the table. I will take my time and not rush anything.... Thanks again. David |
| 2009-10-24 | Julian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the timely and informative response. Will proceed with your recommendations! |
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Answers by Expert:
Greg Scholl
Expertise
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.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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