For one of the Fairmount Community's music teachers two red mahogany hutches play a key role in her studio (just one is shown). They are her "go to place" when it comes to easily providing young pupils the readily available sheet music they will need for practice and skill development. The hutches have an abundance of attractive and convenient pull-out drawers to offer a variety of selections depending on the instrument and the skill level of the pupil. But as you can also see, these two pieces of furniture are a handsome compliment to her studio.
Of course there's an emotional connection represented here too. These "twins" are family heirlooms handed down from another family member who apparently used them similarly. They present no serious refinishing challenge in the sense that some much more intricately designed pieces might introduce.
They were designed to be functional and handsome. So, the assignment: refinish them; red mahogany inside and out. The door handles--for which only three are shown since one got lost through the years--will require some special attention. They appear to be custom designed and will require some time and attention to either duplicate or an exchange. We'll try to address that issue parallel to the refinishing process in the shop.
So, what will we discover on this little adventure? We'll see...and we'll be listening... if it's Wood Talkin.
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