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by Casey
Thu Oct 31, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Replicating that dark shellac look
Replies: 28
Views: 4242

Re: Replicating that dark shellac look

Hi, Garnet shellac from shellacshack is my go-to finish also. You can darken it further by adding transtint dyes or powdered wood dye (alcohol-type). My preference is to add age to a new shellac finish with a toner coat of Java (color) gel stain, which simulates old crud/environmental dirt perfectly...
by Casey
Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Window sash tooling
Replies: 11
Views: 1846

Re: Window sash tooling

From a preservation POV, it is acceptable to allow new replacements to vary subtly from the originals. The detail of the exact molding profile is one such variance.
I have been using antique planes whenever necessary to do precise window copies. There are always molding planes for sale on ebay.
Casey
by Casey
Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Diamond pane sash construction details?
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Diamond pane sash construction details?

Years ago I saw the following technique and made myself learn how to hand cut them. These could be adapted for corners other than 90 degrees. I think the joint into the sash frame could be done similarly. It would also be stabilized with some tiny brads/pins. Use stainless fasteners if you can get t...
by Casey
Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: door hardware restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 820

Re: door hardware restoration

Hi, The white knob plate was introduced in the 1870's. The "PUSH" plate is AEsthetic movement solid brass/bronze from 1880 on, and the egg&dart door plates are from around 1900, and they are pressed steel with an oxidized copper finish one of which has washed/worn off (the light color ...
by Casey
Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Restoring Exterior Face - 1899 Brick Home
Replies: 9
Views: 1049

Re: Restoring Exterior Face - 1899 Brick Home

Hi, I would call it a neo-classical palazzo style. Recreating the balustrade is a noble impulse, but the maintenance headache if it were rendered in present-day quality of wood is unthinkable.I'd literally look into materials such as cast concrete or Foam/Fypon elements if they could be found of sui...
by Casey
Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Tricks for Removing Old Glazing?
Replies: 8
Views: 1148

Re: Tricks for Removing Old Glazing?

A few years ago I stumbled into a new technique for removing putty, and it seemed to work well on the 1860's sash we were removing/reglazing. The windows were on a street and extremely grimy, so I started washing them with hot water and detergent. I noticed that when I applied the heat gun to begin ...
by Casey
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 11
Views: 1591

Re: What is this?

awomanwithahammer wrote:You and me both, Ron! I knew someone on here would have an answer. Casey, did you just recognize it from experience, or did you do research?

As a frequent customer of hardwood dealers, I have seen them used all the time, when they count up my order.
by Casey
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 11
Views: 1591

Re: What is this?

Board-foot measuring stick for a hardwood lumber merchant
by Casey
Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:28 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: New shellac slippery, old shellac isn't
Replies: 7
Views: 1214

Re: New shellac slippery, old shellac isn't

Your premixed canned amber shellac is 50% wax. Use dewaxed shellac for floors.Clear dewaxed applied over what you've got shouldn't change the color, just the slipperiness.