Author Archives: Reinhardt

Odd Jobs

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Reinhardt

Food for thought on a Monday morning

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Fireplace Mantle

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Reinhardt

Back to the house renovation.  The old mantle was removed, and new slate tiles are being installed.

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Desk delivered into Circa 1816 home

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Reinhardt

Reception desk was delivered into a home converted into office space owned my Travis Anderson with TBH Investments. Goal was to create a desk that has the feel of the 1800’s. Desk is walnut with poplar as a secondary wood … Continue reading →

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Spring is right around the corner!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Reinhardt

Going to be a beautiful day tomorrow here in Nashville, so I thought I would share a sunflower carving with you. Wonderful patina on this antique cabinet.  I especially like the way you can still see the scribe lines (look … Continue reading →

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Almost done

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Reinhardt

Hard to beat a shellac finish.  Really warms up the wood tones and adds depth. For those that look closely at my photos…..yes those are had cut half blind dovetails, and yes I turned the walnut knobs so they match … Continue reading →

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Desk Update: drawer fronts installed

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Reinhardt

Drawer fronts installed. Knobs and top are next

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Box Joints anyone?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Reinhardt

The focus this week has been a small walnut cabinet with one file drawer and two small storage drawers. With a piston fit, these drawers glide perfectly.  Totally old school here, no metal slides.  I’ve seen cases and drawers built … Continue reading →

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Upholstered leg repair

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Reinhardt

In a never ending battle to reduce broken and battered items from the landfill,  this chair was repaired will continue to serve as a valuable asset to its owners. (really bad furniture repair humor)

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Not done yet….but before and after

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Reinhardt

January 2012 vs January 2014

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The oldest antique I ever restored!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Reinhardt

Quick photo of the oldest cabinet I have ever restored.

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