tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post8215689078294311545..comments2023-08-25T01:23:02.324-07:00Comments on Toshmahal: Heywood Wakefield RestorationHankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529937556112938547noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-59572263131742115032014-01-16T07:21:26.631-08:002014-01-16T07:21:26.631-08:00I found your page searching for people's formu...I found your page searching for people's formulas to replicate the Champagne finish. :) I have a lamp table that needed the top done. I work in a woodworking shop (we do very high end architectural millwork in the NYC residential market....mainly veneer over MDF base)...I am the office manager. :) So that being said, my gang is supervising my efforts so far in the finishing room. I think they are entertained by my wanting to do this project. :) I see lots of info for the DIYer up against finding 'over the counter' products to do the job. I have access to a professional finishing crew/chemicals and products and am hoping to match the color exact to the piece. I was told our finisher can do it! hahaha We also use the Sherwin Williams Kemvar system here and have 2 spray booths. I'm not against having him spray if needed, but I would like to do as much of it as I can myself. So I found afew people's formulas and printed out to give him to review hoping he won't have to reinvent the wheel. I know he probably knows nothing about H-W so I figure the explanations of how the original colors were achieved, etc might help him figure out what he will do. Anyway, hope it turns out well and I'm really enjoying working on it. I told my boss....since I am part time and currently only work M-TH...that if I get good at sanding I might want to pick up Fridays in the shop! ;) We'll see how I do! Your piece looks fabulous! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831109124064063266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-87034668523678675272011-01-17T07:04:04.508-08:002011-01-17T07:04:04.508-08:00@ Dennis, sounds like a very interesting project a...@ Dennis, sounds like a very interesting project and piece. Unfortunately, right now I am only in the business of restoring and don't have the funds to purchase anything. @ Candice and Gregory, I use a flow over system, professional grade stripper. Normally the job/piece dictates the grades of sandpaper I use. For all you DIY people, it's real easy to learn..... it only takes a few thousand hours. I would suggest not using anything heavier than 150 grit (and that is if it is in very rough shape and it MUST be solid wood, otherwise I woldn't touch it with anything coarser than 220). Really, though, I would have to suggest bringing it to me to finish, as this is how I make my living : )Hankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529937556112938547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-51990133024475192512011-01-15T07:41:57.493-08:002011-01-15T07:41:57.493-08:00I have an 1870 Wakefield Earth Closet that I thou...I have an 1870 Wakefield Earth Closet that I thought I could get to re finish,but bad health, age, and some thieves stealing all my tools, I'm finding myself of not finishing it. I'm in search of someone that might be interested. In 30 years plus of dealng antiques,it's the only one I've come across. My intention is to find someone that is willing to purchase and restore. Dealer friends have told me that I might find one in a museum,but... Right now I'm only interested in a proper person to do the proper job. For the most part, it is complete with few bottom boards that need to be replaced. The original finish is gone,and some tongue and groove needs regluing. If you think about it, it' not too bad of a job, just time consuming, but well worth the time for something considered very rareDennis Cormieanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-81688376042544498182011-01-14T09:54:06.340-08:002011-01-14T09:54:06.340-08:00That is really quality work!! Can I ask what type ...That is really quality work!! Can I ask what type of stripper you used? What was the progression of<br />sandpaper you used, i.e. 150 to 1500? It look great man!Candice and Gregory Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114163921443202051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-18223493688264944062009-06-24T11:55:40.643-07:002009-06-24T11:55:40.643-07:00thanks, Rebecca. It's good to know it's be...thanks, Rebecca. It's good to know it's being enjoyed.<br />-HHankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529937556112938547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-62230281177743026072009-06-24T08:37:46.303-07:002009-06-24T08:37:46.303-07:00Hank, love your blog, keep it up!Hank, love your blog, keep it up!Rebecca Shermanhttp://www.decordallas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-43234698827636650132009-06-13T07:56:37.381-07:002009-06-13T07:56:37.381-07:00Wow, Hank this is beautiful, just as all your work...Wow, Hank this is beautiful, just as all your work is. I am so amazed at the work you do. You have truly found your gift and you are blessed to be able to use it and enjoy the results!LaRuehttp://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/profile.php?id=1535414008&ref=profilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-27113038767803177782009-06-11T09:26:40.881-07:002009-06-11T09:26:40.881-07:00Ha ha. Thank you.Ha ha. Thank you.Hankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529937556112938547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106167752193916191.post-68027582454143576762009-06-11T09:10:33.875-07:002009-06-11T09:10:33.875-07:00Excellent job, I wouldn't mind if we *had* to ...Excellent job, I wouldn't mind if we *had* to keep it :)The Hungry Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877513387912005757noreply@blogger.com