Toshmahal

Description of Work: Hank Tosh at Toshmahal came recommended from an Antiques Radio Club as a furniture refinisher for antique radios. I was looking for someone with a great reputation for quality work with a respect for restoring antique pieces back to original state. I had an antique 1951 Philco radio in need of restoration, with sentimental value-- it belonged to my grandmother. When I took my radio to Hank, he explained what would be required to restore it, and calmed my fears about the refinishing process. He showed me some of his work in his shop, and I knew he was a craftsman and a professional. Once he started the process, he kept me informed with e-mails and pictures every step of the way. Hank is a true craftsman with wood and does exceptional work, has attention to detail. The radio was not in very good shape to start, but he replaced a bad veneer that looked as though it was the original, stripped, stained, and restored the radio to its authentic state. It came out beautiful.

Description of Work: I found Hank Tosh online while searching for someone that could refinish my mid-century Heywood-Wakefield dining set. The table and 2 leaves and six chairs needed work. In addition, Hank had the chairs reupholstered. I was looking for someone who was knowledgeable about the H-W furniture line, including their standard colors. He did this promptly, and by the date promised. Hank takes great pride in his work and the set looks beautiful. I supplied the material, and the reupholstered chairs are perfect.