Wood 1026 Advanced Finishing : Lori Shade demonstrates distressing

Lori Shade, from Plato Woodworking, came in today to discuss and demonstrate distressing techniques that they use in the manufacturing and finishing of some of their kitchen cabinets.

Plato Woodwork is a family owned cabinet manufacturer located in Plato, MN. They have been in business since 1893 and have developed quite a reputation, including winning the "Most Imaginative Kitchen Cabinet" award from Women's Day Magazine in 2008. Thanks to Lori for showing off some of their great techniques.

Wood 1019 Spot Repair II: Jerry Behrens visits DCTC Wood Finishing Program to talk about touch-up work

Jerry Behrens was in talking with the students about some advance touch-up. He was happy to share his years of expertise with the class, do a demo, and was open for questions. Jerry, a former grad of NIWF (class of 1989), has also served on the NIWF board since 1992.

Jerry was the Touch-Up Technician for Gepharts Furniture, until he accepted a position as a Technical Sales Representative with Mohawk Finishing Products Inc. in 1992, he was awarded the National workshop instructor Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Rep, and Goal Buster in his first year with Mohawk! He was also a three time member of the President's Club (top 5 in company). Next Jerry accepted the Vice President position with national franchiser Kitchen Tune-up where he does technical training for new franchises and on-going support for existing franchises.
He has also wrote, produced, and hosted two Wood Restoration Videos.