J Thomas Tolson — Local services in Watauga

To repair is a skill; to exhibit love, experience, historical knowledge, and an understanding of people as well as his project(s) is an art form. Artisans have always been esteemed throughout the ages of civilizations, for good reason. They bring beauty. Tom can feel the sentiment in a sentimental piece, comprehend fully the loveliness in what some may see as merely an inanimate object, know and appreciate the hands and skills of those craftsmen before him, and bless his customers with kindness and heartfelt, genuine conversation.

Oh, and yes he did an exceptional repair for me, but that really became secondary to the pleasure my wife and I felt in meeting this gentle soul and wonderfully kind man.

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I was extremely pleased with Tom's restoration of my Gus Stickley Arts and Crafts rocker that included repair of a broken rail and general regluing of the entire piece to maintain structural integrity. Bottom line - I wanted the rocker to remain as original as possible. Tom painstakingly took me through the process of repairing my rocker while articulating the various steps. He even offered to use original formula "hide glue" if desired. How often do you hear someone ask you this? Tom is a master of his craft and his extensive experience, makes him the logical choice for the most discerning antique owner. I highly recommend Tom. He is a consummate artisan and...

Tom took a family heirloom a very early american plank stool and recreated a smashed rung on the base. He returned it today and I guessed all the other 3 rungs before it was fourth he replaced, Tom is a restoration, conservation expert of the highest level. He has worked with Sotheby New York the Rockefellers, the Gugenheim the Modern the Met the Amon Carter as well as many private collectors. He can match color and finish like nobody's business. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone of the strictest concern for detail. Check out John Thomas...