Name:  Jim Tartaglia

 

Town: Worcester

 

Contact info: jtartaglia@charter.net  978 257 6505

 

Availability: Weekdays best, evenings good, weekends sometimes

 

Background: Approx 40 years as a hobbyist, some pieces sold.  Mostly build traditional and studio furniture using native hardwoods I have logged and milled.  I use both power and hand tools where they work best.  Enjoy making unique pieces such as revolver roll top desk, chinese bed, sleigh bed, etc.  Favorite aspect- design of pieces, Least favorite- sanding and finishing.

 

Shop summary: Well equipped basement shop.  12" planer, 8" jointer, table saw, radial arm saw, chop saw, band saw, drill press, lathe, router table

 

Areas of interest: All areas of beginner or intermediate furniture making, design, material selection, layout, construction, joinery, hand & power tool use, finishing, logging and lumber making, traditional furniture, studio furniture, chinese furniture