[MassHistPres] Looking for a preservation carpenter for two smallish projects

[Jackie Blombach]

Contact the North Bennet Street School.  They have a preservation carpentry program and a fine furniture making program.

They also have a job listing board:  https://nbss.edu/alumni/hire-a-student-or-grad/ <https://nbss.edu/alumni/hire-a-student-or-grad/>

Any current 2nd year student or graduate can do these jobs. They are trained to work at museum-level quality.

Jackie Blombach
NBSS grad 2002, Preservation Carpentry


> On Nov 30, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Peter K Johnson <johnsonkpeter at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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