I'm very thankful to God for all He has done for me in establishing this business. When I moved to Shelbyville in 1991 I had just about nothing that I needed to start this new career and business, including equipment and experience. But since then He has provided all the tools and materials I need to do the job, and He has enabled me to learn the trade and to be successful. I have a base of over 900 customers for whom I've done repair or refinishing work, and, for the most part, they have been wonderful to work for.
I always like to keep in mind that I am not working to please myself when I restore a piece of furniture, but the finished product needs to satisfy the desires of my customer.
Every day is different, and every project is a new challenge. I love it. If this wasn't my job it would be my hobby. What a blessing to enjoy my employment! Glory to Jesus.
Thanks for reading,
John
This old sideboard was brought into the shop recently. There had been a veneer on the top, but it was gone. Although the rest of the piece appeared lackluster, I could see that the drawershad an attractive raised lacquer Chinese motif. After we buffed and lacquered the brass pulls and restored everything else, it turned out to be a handsome and valuable piece.