Construction of South Church in Middletown CT was completed in 1870. My mom was a member and my dad went once in a while. He was also a handyman for the church. While visiting with church members after attending a… Read More »Church Sign Rebuild
My client reported he bought six of these chairs in the early 1970s. They are beautiful. The joinery is all still rock solid, and there is only minor wear and tear on the frame. The seats are danish cord and… Read More »REWEAVING NEILS MOELLER MODEL 62 ARMCHAIRS
The boards of this tabletop had come unglued. Disassembly was first then glueing it all back together, followed by stripping, sanding and refinishing. Lots of hours on this project but it came out beautifully.
My customer reported this bed frame was built in the 1850s and she was distraught about the damage her two big dogs had done.
All of the spindles were gone from this chair and the top rail had some cracks. The customer only wanted it repaired, retaining the finish. After repairs and a good cleaning, it is ready for a new generation.
My grandfather was born in 1917 and he sat in this chair when he was a little boy. After him, his children sat in this chair, and then his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren after that. I have great memories of… Read More »NEW SEAT FOR A CHILD-SIZED ROCKER
My customer delivered a family heirloom in pieces with several broken pieces. She guessed it was more than 150 years old and wanted very much to put it on display in her home. With some effort and creativity, the broken… Read More »REPAIRING AN ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL
On my way to do a job, I came across this antique chair with a missing spindle. This is one I kept and use every morning. I don’t have the means to turn new spindles so found a matching pair… Read More »ANTIQUE CHAIR Repair
This beautiful old table had been an old work bench was being used as an outdoor dining table. The patio was about 75 yards from the gulf so the sun and salt had really bleached it out. The customer wanted… Read More »Beach Side Table Refinishing
