Have you ever come to the realization that too large an amount of time has passed while you were distracted from what you were supposed to be doing? Exactly that happened while moving the furniture to the Redeux “winter quarters”.
Had I known how much stuff had been accumulated in the workroom and how long it would take to get rid of or organize, I would have started in August rather than December! It wasn’t a complete loss, however. A photo album of the kids when they were little (how did that get there?) and a few other interesting tidbits were found, making the effort all worthwhile. In addition, an older Oreck air filter was found and put into use again. The “Redeux workroom” has never been better.
During these past few weeks I also managed to take a class on wood finishes with a master wood worker/restorer from Vermont. Several interesting tips, methods and insights, as well as being introduced to some great materials – waxes, stains and various sandpapers, made the time spent very worthwhile.
Now, back to work. I need it.
During these past few weeks I also managed to take a class on wood finishes with a master wood worker/restorer from Vermont. Several interesting tips, methods and insights, as well as being introduced to some great materials – waxes, stains and various sandpapers, made the time spent very worthwhile.
Now, back to work. I need it.
Working with the furniture has always been a pleasure. But, it has become more. Each piece I touch brings thoughts of the many folks that built it and then used it over the many decades. When it leaves Redeux, each piece begins a new life. And I wonder, where it will be and who will be using it 20, 40 or 100 years from now.
Redeux started as a hobby. Each of you has made it a gift.
Since getting back to work a nice little oak chest has been given the “Redeux treatment”. A new set of period-correct hardware pulls were also installed. There is some checking and board shrinkage on the top that adds character. See the photo.
Just in is a dresser that appears to be 80-100 years old. It has legs with wheels and a small top crown. The current hardware is not original and does not match. After re-working it, this piece will be given proper hardware. It may be made of cherry, but, only after some work will I be able to tell. It’s very nice, with graceful, simple lines.
Several of you on the list have asked when you can come around and take a look at some pieces. The idea of putting the tag sale sign in front of the garage doors did not work well. So, give me a call to arrange a time. Or, if passing by, look for the red sign with a rocking chair hanging in front of the garage. Then, I’m inside working away. Come around to the back or ring the front doorbell. Again, this is only for you folks that have been by before and are on the list.
I look forward to seeing you and... tea is always on!
Bill
Since getting back to work a nice little oak chest has been given the “Redeux treatment”. A new set of period-correct hardware pulls were also installed. There is some checking and board shrinkage on the top that adds character. See the photo.
Just in is a dresser that appears to be 80-100 years old. It has legs with wheels and a small top crown. The current hardware is not original and does not match. After re-working it, this piece will be given proper hardware. It may be made of cherry, but, only after some work will I be able to tell. It’s very nice, with graceful, simple lines.
Several of you on the list have asked when you can come around and take a look at some pieces. The idea of putting the tag sale sign in front of the garage doors did not work well. So, give me a call to arrange a time. Or, if passing by, look for the red sign with a rocking chair hanging in front of the garage. Then, I’m inside working away. Come around to the back or ring the front doorbell. Again, this is only for you folks that have been by before and are on the list.
I look forward to seeing you and... tea is always on!
Bill
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