I subscribe to the MassHistPres listserv and there are frequently requests for Restoration Carpenters i.e.
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
If anyone is interested in the work above (johnsonkpeter@gmail.com) or other listings. let me know and I can forward them when they are posted?