Centurians Signatures

Before

After

Those dignified "Centurian Gentlemen" went home more than ten days ago already. But their presence here is still sending good vibes through the shop. Come to think of it, and as a general rule, lives lived well tend to do that. They leave a warm feeling in the hearts of people privileged enough through the years to be around them.

Comparing the "before" and "after" pic, what is most noticeable is probably the slight difference in color. The cleaning process lightened them a bit--something the customer needed so they would be a better match to an antique dining room table they would join and share. Yes, most of the scrapes and scratches from years of use--and abuse--are appropriately noticeable, but the majority of the rough edges are gone. Of course it's just part of their Centurion Signature! When we work with old guys like these. making them look like young pups is an insult. And their feel to the touch is warm and smooth; they're each wearing six coats tongue oil. What you can not see or feel is the chairs new stability--their knees don't buckle anymore! They were all "rockers,"  and now they are genteel...sturdy. (Wow, don't you wish we could all insure ourselves against the "wobbles and woes" that come with time, wear, and tear!?).

Well, that's it...Wood Talkin for today. Keep listening