Fine woodworking Nova Scotia

Bill Pyke - 30 years experience in the art of finishing

A lifetime of working with wood - a partnership of design & materials

Bill Pyke woodworking bench

Bill Pyke finishing brings versatility to the project and the piece. Although he uses today's materials which better withstand the rigours of life, he can still deliver a traditional, classical look.

"Varnish looks nice," he says, "but doesn't wear well."

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From left, this set of office filing cabinets were industrial grey-green - until Bill re-finished them a cheery yellow; after building this set of cabinets, he finished them blue to match an existing dining room set; detail from a birch entertainment centre.
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Here's detailed side views of Bill's blue cabinetry; office flooring includes the original, as well as an invisible addition of new flooring perfectly matched to the 75 year old hardwood.
contact Bill Pyke
by phone: 902-529-0481
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