Forum: Woodwork
July 1, 2008
How to finish our wood?
We are almost done stripping the paint from the molding around one of our windows. Although the wood is a "lesser" species, we do like the color and grain and would like to see how it looks with a clear finish. Judging from our research, it looks like it's most likely maple, although there's an off-chance that it's poplar or cherry. Does anyone have experience finishing similar wood, and have any recommendations for stain and/or sealer that they could share? Thanks in advance!
June 23, 2008
Bleaching expose beams ?
Have anyone bleached exposed beams? I and my husband saw it in danish magazine. He likes it so much and will do it sometime soon. However I am worried that it may weaken beams and damage structure of 3 fam townhouse. (our apt is 1st floor.) Am I worried too much? Please give me your thoughts!
how to treat exposed wood beams?
Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo but here's my question anyhow. In 2 of my bedrooms I have wood beams along the ceiling that had been encased in plaster. Not liking the appearance or the way they divided the rooms I decided to demo the plaster and leave the beam exposed. I'm curious, however, if I need to do anything to treat the beam? Stain, oil, varnish? Anything??
May 13, 2008
Cut a Cabinet in half
I need info on a woodworker or handyman who is skilled enough to cut a cabinet in half.
The cabinet is a 18" square box with lift-off lid and 3/4" thick (all surfaces). It also has some decorative trim on the bottom.
I want to end up with 2 identical 18"x18"x9" cabinets.
April 23, 2008
Restoring Our Front Door
Our 8 family limestone co-op would like to hire the best person to restore, nurture and protect our old oak (guess) and glass ext. door--it's too dry and weathered and we're losing pieces of molding. Please respond with names and contact info.
THANKS
April 6, 2008
Molding suggestions
I am in the middle of a PPH brownstone reno and I am trying to find some good sources for moldings(other than Dykes). I have some that need copying (that will have to wait for now) and others that I would like to try to match as best as possible. All help will be appreciated. Thanks.
March 30, 2008
how much for millwork?
I need to get a small amount of base cap milled (50ft or so) and want to know 1) what I should expect to pay, roughly, per LF and 2) if any Brownstoners can recommend someone for this work? thanks in advance.
March 11, 2008
Cleaning woodwork
Can anyone tell me the best products to use on original wood details? I would like to give it a good cleaning and polishing after an intensive renovation, which left lots of dust behind.
March 4, 2008
Looking for custom shutters...
Can anyone recommend a local business that makes (and preferably installs) shutters?
Ive called a few local woodworking shops recommended in prior posts without sucess. Ive been back and forth with some online shutter makers but if Im going to be spending a bundle on them, I'd prefer someone local.
Thanks!
February 10, 2008
Original stain color
We are trying to match the stain color of our new moldings to the original wood moldings that are still stained. It is that deep reddish brown. Anyone have a brand/color name that they have had luck with? Thanks!