Historic preservation of a 1890’s window

This historic window was brought back to life.  I believe the window dates back to this hitoric row house from 1890. The window was basically ready to fall apart. I removed the sashes and removed all the paint and glass. I noticed that there was only three originally Paines of glass and my friend Daniel supplied and cut the correct vintage glass. The sashes were oiled with organic raw linseed oil and the rabbits coated with shalac. This is done to keep the putty from drying out. I back bedded and reset all the glass and painted the sashes with organic linseed oil paint. This paint and glazing is far superior than acrylic paint and chemically produced glazing. Best of all they are historically correct. 

    
    
    
    
   

New Etsy page: NaturalEdgeTables

Newly opened Etsy store listed under: NaturalEdgeTables

Beautiful, live-edge, black walnut coffee tables finished with organic, raw linseed oil and linseed oil wax. Currently ten pieces available.

While searching for the perfect table for my living room, my wife and I just weren’t finding the right thing. Everything we saw either was outrageously expensive or looked like it was made in a soulless factory. Then one day when in the workshop of a longtime friend and master woodworker, I saw a beautiful slice of black walnut. I knew instantly, that was our table. I had so much fun making it – sanding it to perfection, finishing it with organic, chemical-free linseed oil products I’ve used in my home painting and finishing business for years – that I decided to make them for others. Everyone who comes over loves our coffee and end tables so much. They are an instant conversation piece and a source of pride for me and my wife.

Some of the pieces aren’t yet finished – I’m adding photos and updating the site as I finish tables, but you can get a good idea of available shapes and sizes. I hope you see something you like!

Cedar fence mahogany deck finished with raw linseed oil and pine tar

Newly installed cedar fence and Mahagany porch floor was finished with organic raw linseed oil and pine tar.  Maintains the natural beauty of the wood while providing superior protection. 

    
 

Silent paint remover used on columns

I removed all the old paint from these columns. Applied raw linseed oil then painted three coats of Allback organic linseed oil paint.  This is a great solution for restoring the paint on your home.  

    
 

Black walnut coffee table

I Just finished making this beautiful black walnut coffee table it really came out great! What an addition to our living room! I finished it with raw linseed oil and linseed oil wax. I have many unique cuts of this first generation tree possibly one would be perfect for your home! Call Marc at (585)313-4950.

    
 

Cedar deck finished with pine tar and raw linseed oil

Beautiful cedar deck was originally finished with an acrylic deck varnish. It didn’t even last one year there was a total failure.  I had to sand the entire deck to remove the residual finish. I finished and preserved the deck with a combination of raw linseed oil and pine tar.  These products penitrate the wood and aren’t a film forming finish that just lies on top of the wood.  This deck is now headed in the right direction for a long life.  

    
    
   

Black walnut coffee table

Here is the start of our new coffee table. Made from black walnut! First generation tree beautiful cut. To be finished with linseed oil and linseed oil varnish! The center grain looks like a spine. Inspirational with every step.  Taking orders many different shapes! 

 

Protect and preserve your deck with Pine Tar and Raw Linseed Oil

This old weathered deck was protected and preserved with red pine tar and organic purified raw linseed oil! The deck was cleaned with linseed oil soap prior to application. IMG_2332 IMG_2336 IMG_2337 IMG_2338

Pressure treated deck cleaned with linseed oil soap and finished with organic raw linseed oil

IMG_2377 IMG_2378 IMG_2381Preserve and protect your old pressure treated deck with linseed oil!  This deck was cleaned with linseed oil soap (no pressure washer).  Then finished with organic purified raw linseed oil!