Amy T. says, "Using his passion and carpentry expertise, Todd turned my idea of changing an upright baby grand piano into a desk into reality.
This antique piano that is over one hundred years old, and always owned by my family, has deep sentimental value. Unfortunately, no one in my family plays pianos any more, or wants to give up so much space to a piece of furniture that is unusable.
Todd helped me solve this problem, and delivered a beautifully finished desk. He made the creative process interesting and collaborative, as we sought to keep key design elements and the spirit of the piano. His ideas of how to repurpose parts that were removed back into final design were thoughtful and balanced, right down to finding a place to display a 1914 dime lost among the keys in a prominant location.
Todd did heavy lifting, laying the piano on its back and removing the iron harp from inside after cutting through dozens of piano wires. I was impressed by Todd's attention to detail. As he deconstructed the piano, which was put together like a puzzle, he kept detailed notes on the assembly and organized the hardware. His finishing work shows his passion for carpentry, and his finesse.
Working with Todd was a positive experience and I am thrilled with the outcome. I was so lucky he was interested in taking on this unusual project. The "new" piano desk is admired by family members and will definitely be passed onto the next generation."See more
