I'd be interested depending on the dates.
I would go for some color matching / toner learning!Any interest in finish repair, use of burn-in sticks, color matching, using toners, etc?
Yes - and all of the topics mentioned so far!Any interest in finish repair, use of burn-in sticks, color matching, using toners, etc?
Great initiative!!Thank you for the feed back, I look forward to more, as folks run up on this post. The timing for these workshops would be on a Saturday, dates to be determined.
Place would be Bill Clemmons shop in Liberty NC. This pretty central to the locations around the state, and about 40 minutes from my home.
The cost is going to be based on cost of materials, with a donation to the site.
Lunch will a few dollar fee from all of us and Bill will call out for it.
I'm currently writing an out line on how many workshops this will cover, there so much that can be covered with each, even with some overlap this can make up a 6 or 7 hour workshop. I’m going to try and keep them in the 6 hour range.
A little about me and my finishing background, I have certifications with M.L.Campbell, Mohawk, and Marsh Furniture, in finishing and finish repair, with 40 years experience in manufacturing, installation, design, and troubleshooting. I would like to share some of this knowledge to help others become better and more comfortable with their finishing processes. This is another way to be creative with your woodworking. I’m excited to get started!
yep, there is something to be said for jumping into the deep end. It’s a great teacher, and believe me I’ve been there. I worked with a gentleman who loved to challenge me. I’d tell him I didn’t know how to do something, he’d say,”No time like the present.” Then he’d cut me loose on the piece knowing I’d screw it up. I sure miss that old fellow.Great initiative!!
A great amount of effort that goes into making a masterpiece can be spoiled if it is not professionally finished. I'm sure everyone would benefit from your experience.
I'll never forget the first time I did a cabinet door in solid black, high gloss for someone. It took me a whole day and I still wasn't satisfied with the end result. Fast forward to today, its pretty much 10 minutes of work with an hour and a half for three drying times in-between from start to finish.
I always feel that my finishes are the weakest part. I would definitely be up for these workshops! And Liberty would be extremely convenient for me.I see a need for a finishing workshop. However, finishing is a broad subject. So we were thinking that we should do a series of hands on workshops, starting with French Polishing, moving to hand rubbed finishes, and then spray finish, all of these would cover surface preparation to the finished product. Cost of these workshops has yet to be determined. I would like to know the level of interest for this series of workshops. If you have an interest please say something so further planning can be undertaken.
I’d be in or French polishing and hand rubbed finishes.I see a need for a finishing workshop. However, finishing is a broad subject. So we were thinking that we should do a series of hands on workshops, starting with French Polishing, moving to hand rubbed finishes, and then spray finish, all of these would cover surface preparation to the finished product. Cost of these workshops has yet to be determined. I would like to know the level of interest for this series of workshops. If you have an interest please say something so further planning can be undertaken.