19th century white oak fireplace surround and mantle in need of extensive cleaning and soot removal. Many pieces of missing molding will be fabricated to match existing wood grain, color and finish.
Small sample of experimental cleaning on piece below the mantle.
Oak fireplace surround column in need of replacement piece of molding
Ready to glue
Gluing replacement piece in place. It will be shaped, stained and finished to match once glue has set
Carving underway
Shaped and sanded, ready for finish
Ready to begin second column
Finished reair
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