The Workshop
Located in the Coachella Valley, Southern California
and Servicing all Areas
At Museum Quality Restoration Services I assume the role of a guardian of history. my mission is to apply my finely crafted skills and thought that I have carefully acquired thru 52 years since 1971 working on and with exclusive collections of of fine antiques and artifacts as well as mid century modern furniture and beautiful things, each item carefully telling a unique story of craftsmanship, skill and artistry. What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to preserving these treasures for generations to come. Every heirloom antique, artifact and fine furnishing that enters my care undergoes a meticulous and comprehensive museum-quality restoration by my conservation knowledge and applications I believe that these pieces of history deserve the utmost care and attention. At Museum Quality Restoration Services I assume the role of a guardian of history. my mission is to apply my finely crafted skills and thought that I have carefully acquired thru 52 years since 1971 working on and with exclusive collections of of fine antiques and artifacts as well as mid century modern furniture and beautiful things, each item carefully telling a unique story of craftsmanship, skill and artistry. What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to preserving these treasures for generations to come.
Every heirloom antique, artifact and fine furnishing that enters my care undergoes a meticulous and comprehensive museum-quality restoration by my conservation knowledge and applications I believe that these pieces of history deserve the utmost care and attention. My conservation skills for preserving the past, employ time-honored techniques and a deep understanding of historical materials to breathe new life into each fine antique and artifact i can erase the marks of time if necessary and reinforce delicate joints, as well as beetle invaded wood and dry rot and rejuvenate worn surfaces, and bring back the original luster and beauty. My dedication and attention to this laborious process is a testament to my reverence and knowledge for history and working with hands on experience of 52 years since 1971 and a promise to my discerning clientele. When you have me restore your fine antique / artifact and mid century modern furniture you're not just restoring a piece of furniture; you're investing in a piece of history, expertly restored to its former glory. I will restore your exceptional heirlooms so they continue to shine brightly in the present and future and your history lives on.
Various hand power tools, belt sander, hand pneumatic drum sander, disc sander, drills, jig saw, sawzall, routers, and buffers. As well as various wood clamps.
Various wood clamps, bar and pipe clamps, and c, f, clamps. Deep throat c clamps, band clamps, wooden hand screw clamps, and corner clamps.
Claw hammers, magnetic tack hammer, soft and hard face hammers, rubber mallets, ball pein hammers, tack hammers, upholstery hammers.
Dewalt 16" Radial arm saw - used for cutting various sizes of wood. To the right 10" Delta unisaw. In the background is a 36" tannewitz band saw.
10" Delta unisaw with an adjustable biesemeyer t-square fence and customized surrounding platform table, masonite waxed tops used for cutting wood.
14" Delta band saw and 36" Tannewitz band saw from Germany 1943 this tool is used for cutting wood.
14" Delta band saw and 36" Tannewitz band saw from Germany 1943 it also has a variable speed drive used for cutting wood and aluminum.
1958 Yates American wood working machinery. From right to left front row J-145 oscilating spindle sander, J-147 belt disc sander, J-138 jointer. Back row J-170 lathe, J-140 mortiser.
1958 Yates American wood working machinery. From left to right: J-140 mortiser, J-170 lathe, J-138 jointer, J-147 belt disc sander. I am in the process of restoring this machinery for my wood working.
I am currently using my shop smith variable speed wood lathe for reproducing turn spindle and parts until I get my Yates American J-170 lathe restored.
Variable speed drill press with adjustable table for accurately drilling holes of various sizes for various size screws and counter sinking. Various drill bits and router bits.
All size drill bits, various die grinder bits, router bits, and spade bits.
Full touch-up area, air brushes, fine artist brushes, full color spectrum of lacquer powders, touch-up pens, wood graining tools, glazing brushes.
Fine finish area for all types of lacquer work, dead flat, satin, semi-gloss, high-gloss, lacquer finishes. French polish finish, high polish lacquer finish, oil finishes, bri-wax finishes, varnish finishes. All finishes are hand rubbed.