C17th Oak panelling – supplied spare section
The ‘extra’ bit the antique dealer gave to my client, before modification. C17th oak panelling section. Used to make a matching section to finish off the panelling in the room.
C17th Oak Panelling
The client had bought some later seventeenth century oak panelling (2 sections) from an antique dealer and wanted it fitted to a wall in his bedroom of his C18th farmhouse. Had to knock it apart (pegged joints) to get it into the farmhouse, then re-peg it back together. I was able to use almost all […]
Duet music stand
This is a duet music stand I designed and made for a client, from American black walnut. Finished by French polishing with shellac button polish. Great fun!
Strange times
Hi. Just wanted to say to you all that I haven’t forgotten you! In these strange times I have been a little preoccupied (!), as have we all. My business has ground to a halt as I cannot return any commissions (and get paid), nor can I collect any new commissions either. So I’m getting […]
Victorian Banjo Barometer
Walnut case. This was painted black when it came in. Stripped of paint, french polished with shellac. Various small repairs to damage to wood, stripped screw holes for the bezel screws etc. Face re-silvered.
Modern Veneered Coffee table (before polishing)
Veneered coffee table after preparation, and before polishing. Client wants a high-build, high gloss finish. A/C lacquer won’t be marked by carelessly placed hot coffee cups or spillages.
Modern Veneered Coffee table (after polishing)
Coffee table after polishing. Finished with acid-catalysed lacquer, 90% sheen. This fulfilled the client’s requirements. A/C lacquer is a cross-linking polymer. It cures chemically when the catalyst is mixed in, creating a non-reversible bond. This means that it isn’t affected by moisture, alcohols and most chemical solvents or heat (to a reasonable level e.g. hot […]
Sofa finished
Sofa back with it’s owners
Sofa finished
Finished
Sofa finished!
Rope twist edging braid applied where wanted, sofa finished. At last!
