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06-28-2009, 03:56 PM
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Bosch Power
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historic ballustrade suppliers
Anyone in the northeast have any links for historic millwork suppliers, preferably for exterior elements. Starting to do alot of restoration work, Yee-Ha!, and need some good sources Thanks guys
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06-28-2009, 04:00 PM
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06-28-2009, 05:45 PM
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Bosch Power
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Thanks Gene, but being "historical" it has to be wood. That way I have to do it again in 6 years because the H.O. wont keep up on painting. LOL
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06-28-2009, 05:48 PM
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Bosch Power
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Just wondering Gene, since you are from Jersey, and in the concrete business, do you make "boots" on the side. LOL
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06-28-2009, 05:49 PM
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Bosch Power
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Ooops sorry about the Jersey thing I meant NY
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06-28-2009, 06:05 PM
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Cabinetmaker
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he he he too late Guido hasa made uz dem new bootz and hes a on da way to uza house 
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06-28-2009, 06:54 PM
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Are you matching up to existing trim and need them custom made? Or can you buy a reasonable likeness to replace it with?
Most trim work on Historic homes where custom made by local craftsmen and local materials. These have to be custom made if you need a perfect match.
there's a few guys on this forum and in the NE that could do that for you. 
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06-28-2009, 07:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by genecarp
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Wood is good 
Last edited by Jason W; 08-01-2009 at 06:09 PM.
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06-28-2009, 07:32 PM
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King Nothing
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Jason, have him give you a profile. You make em' and I'll deliver them.
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06-28-2009, 07:37 PM
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He's in NH; unless you're moving up this way 
F! I gotta start carrying a camera again, those pictures suck!!!!!
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06-28-2009, 07:39 PM
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King Nothing
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Oops, I looked at the guy above your post in NJ.
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06-28-2009, 08:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by notillegal
Just wondering Gene, since you are from Jersey, and in the concrete business, do you make "boots" on the side. LOL
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Only after i make you an offer you cant refuse 
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06-28-2009, 09:57 PM
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I'll try to get some good pic's of some balustrades we are making right now for 4 balconies. Very interesting project to say the least.
We are milling, and installing.
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06-29-2009, 08:24 AM
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Do you need turnings or cut shapes? For turnings you will see huge swings in pricing depending on whether the shop is using a lathe with a duplicator for multiples.
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06-29-2009, 02:20 PM
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Code Nerd
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason W
Are you matching up to existing trim and need them custom made? Or can you buy a reasonable likeness to replace it with?
Most trim work on Historic homes where custom made by local craftsmen and local materials. These have to be custom made if you need a perfect match.
there's a few guys on this forum and in the NE that could do that for you. |
Yeah, there are a few guys on here that could, aren't there....
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06-29-2009, 05:16 PM
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He's a couple that specialize in custom woodturning:
Turnings unlimited:
http://www.turningsunlimited.com/customturning.htm
They are in south central Ohio.
There is another one with a similar name in Dayton (Carliysle?), but I can't seem to find them now.
Another in CT (a lot closer) :
www.jimkephartwoodturning.com
Joe
Last edited by Railman; 06-29-2009 at 05:30 PM.
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06-30-2009, 02:46 PM
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Here's a few of the box type balustrades we're doing at the moment.
Almost done.....
Last edited by Jason W; 08-01-2009 at 06:09 PM.
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07-02-2009, 05:06 PM
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Bosch Power
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As I thought a wealth of information
I appreciate all the input guys. As of today I'm not sure which route the customer is going to take, it could be a restoration, or a preservation job. If it goes the restoration route I will need some new turnings to replace the balcony rails over the two main porches and some ballusters for a set of stairs. If it goes the preservation route I will need lots of Abatron. Jason and Derek I will keep you guys in mind. This is my first serious job in this area of work and I am excited,so until the customer decides what road she can go I'm just trying to compile resources and info. I will try and upload some pics if I can get them off my phone.
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