[MassHistPres] Looking for a preservation carpenter for twosmallish projects

[heartwood]

patience is a virtue so many lack....I’d be curious as to the rush to want to replace an irreplaceable
door with one that certainly will not pass the test of time...
I’d be happy to speak with him on bended knee if you think it might help...good craftspeople have
a decent workload which I hope the homeowner would take into consideration...

I think I detect urgency in your voice....do you have photos of the doors or the address of the home
where I can find photos on line?

hang in there....jade

jade mortimer
heartwood window restoration
po box 114 1605 mohawk trail
charlemont, ma 01339
413-625-8680

From: Peter Johnson 
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 8:40 AM
To: heartwood 
Cc: MHC Preservation listserv 
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Looking for a preservation carpenter for twosmallish projects

Thanks, Jade. Good news for folks in the preservation business, but frustrating for folks such as this home owner.  He’s likely to give up and just go out and buy doors at Home Depot pretty soon if we can’t find someone to take on his project.  

Peter 


  On Nov 30, 2022, at 7:12 PM, heartwood <jade at heartwoodrestoration.com> wrote:


   
  folks who restore windows often restore doors as well...I have plenty of work in my shop
  at the moment so I won’t volunteer myself...

  best of luck......jade

  jade mortimer
  heartwood window restoration
  po box 114 1605 mohawk trail
  charlemont, ma 01339
  413-625-8680

  From: Peter K Johnson 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:33 AM
  To: MHC Preservation listserv 
  Subject: [MassHistPres] Looking for a preservation carpenter for twosmallish projects

  I'd appreciate recommendations for one (or more) sources to work on:  
  - Restoration of two exterior Victorian residential doors.  Home owner;s original plan was to replace with doors from a big box store; I suggested restoring the existing doors, which are basically sound - they need refinishing (existing lead paint to deal with, of course) + hardware refurbishment +  attention to joints  + reinstallation with proper weatherstripping.  

  - Refurbishment of the Town's weights and measure cabinet so that it can be brought out of storage and displayed In Town Hall.  Cabinet is finished in wood graining; many, if not all of the device's components (scale, weights, etc.) are still in place.  

  I'd appreciate recommendations for someone who could take on these projects.   Thanks

  Peter Johnson
  Chair
  Hanover Historical Commission



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