My number one question asked of me

More than half of my customers, ask me what type of wood is this?

When it comes to furniture, I don't claim to be an expert on identifying all of the over different species of wood that exist. But, if it is oak, birch, maple, mahogany, ash, cedar, walnut, elm, or pine, I'll be able identify these wood easily. There are so many ways to put a finish onto wood, that it is very easy to trick the best woodworkers out there. Stains and glazes can make one type of wood look like another type. Then there is the faux finishes, that are even more tricky to identify. The only way to really know is to take a small piece and put it under a microscope. There are also a lot of woods out there that are not real, but those are a little easier to identify. You have vinyl photo finishes from factories, that are usually used on inexpensive furniture and cabinets. And then you have plastic molded to look like wood grain and stained to look like real wood. Some are so good, that one cannot tell with out tapping it to hear the definite sound of wood. Some pieces of furniture have moldings attached that are also plastic and will dissolve or get ruined by refinishing the piece, if you are not careful. When stripping these parts, you have to work lightly and quickly. Or just call me to do it for you. Furniture refinishing is what I do best. Visit https://davestouchups.com/ to have Dave give you the best price possible.
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