Wooden You?

Woodworking Projects

Some of the restoration/refinishing projects by Walter

The chairs were part of a set of dining chairs that were in the family of two sisters when they were growing up. After Walter repaired and refinished one of them, the other sister decided she wanted hers done, too. The seat was made from the hide of a cow that had been slaughtered for the family's meat supply. It was replaced with split white oak. Both sisters seemed pleased with the results.

The chest had been "antiqued" back in the 1960's with the loud red paint in vogue at the time. When Walter removed it, a beautiful walnut veneer pattern was revealed. Both Walter and the customer were pleased with that restoration.

This beautiful hand-made walnut rocking chair had been painted white then blue. Several applications of paint stripper and several hours later, the beautiful walnut wood reappeared. It was impossible to get all the paint off the seat. The owner plans to make a cushion to cover it. Please don't do this to walnut furniture.

Some of Walter's current projects

The footstool is a copy of one made by Martha's grandfather probably in the early part of the 20th century. The miniature golf cart made from plans purchased from Cherry Tree

Here is an interesting puzzle for you to build and then puzzle over putting it together. Only three pieces, how hard can it be?

Thanks to   folks who have visited this page