“The repairs that separate the men from the boys are surface repairs.”Zeke Willard Recently I had to repair a desk with deep cross-grain gouging caused by not being properly padded, and a loose screw. I had to fill the damage, and then had to match the color, and grain pattern. The customer was very happy, …
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The Craftsman/Artist
“A man who works with his hands is a laborer, a man who works with his hands and his mind is a craftsman, but a man who works with his hands, his mind and his heart is an artist.” – Louis Nizer (1902-1994) The other day a customer told me, “You are a true artist”. …
Furniture Repair and Wear and Tear
I am a furniture repair man in Smyrna, GA. The name of my company is WillardZ Furniture Repair. I have a large family. The kids outnumber my wife and I 6 to 2. That being said, our furniture can take a beating at times. Not just because of the kids, but because of a lot …
Broken Table leg
We made a new leg for this American Girl Victorian table. Had to cut out a new leg with my scroll saw, and stain/finish to match. Half of the original broken table leg was missing, and that is why another leg had to be made. Before After
Hand tools over power tools?
On Saturday January 30th I went to the Atlanta woodworking show. Lots of great products to see, and seminars including the use of hand tools. What is interesting to note, is that a lot of woodworkers are choosing to use hand tools over power tools. Our ancestors never had or used power tools, and they …
Furniture Repair and Touch up to Broken Front Leg
Before After This Furniture repair was done on the Front leg of this upholstered chair. Matched color to hide any damage.
Furniture Repair on Broken Back Leg
Before After This Furniture Repair was on the broken back leg. The leg was damaged during a recent move in.
Refinishing Light Walnut to Dark Walnut
Before After Shaded color to Dark Walnut to match a sample for a customer.Was able to do the refinishing on location.
Broken Wood Chair Repair
Broken Wood Chair Repair Before After This was a broken oak wood chair that was missing a spindle, and was damaged by the family dog. To do the repair we turned the spindle on the lathe, and stained to match. Did cosmetic repairs for the pet damage, and also stained to match.