Who built Storage Cabinets / Lockers

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Magic Time
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Who built Storage Cabinets / Lockers

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Would anyone be able to tell me who built the Storage Cabinets / Lockers for the PDQ's when the company was in Whitby. Or a recommendation of a cabinet maker in the GTA.(Toronto).
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James Power
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Re: Who built Storage Cabinets / Lockers

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Hey Magic Time,

We made almost every cabinet in house at PDQ. Let me know what you are after as I have a complete wood shop and can make whatever is needed. I'm located 1 1/2 hours north of Toronto. James
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Re: Who built Storage Cabinets / Lockers

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James,

What wood and finish did PDQ use? I have 32 #9 and I've been having a hard time matching the finish on the table and some of the cabinets.

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Tom
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Re: Who built Storage Cabinets / Lockers

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Hey Tom,

The wood in the 32's was all cherry. The finish on the early boats was a brush applied, Flecto Varathane, satin finish. There may have been the odd boat where a new coating or application was tried, but chances are it was Flecto. Sanding the woodwork down to raw wood will cause a large colour change because the surface of the cherry darkens as it ages. After refinishing, the fresh wood will match the old but will take a bit of time, depending on U.V. exposure.

Hope this helps. James
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Re: Who built Storage Cabinets / Lockers

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Thanks
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