Al Pierson
​Some of my Story
For those interested, I might talk about today's issues, what I'm reading, my hobbies and activities or any PC issues.
I was a Senior Programmer Analyst, Business Systems Analyst and Supervisor over my 36 years working in the IT industry.
I've work in the finance (Boston Stock Exchange, a major Boston investment firm), retail and private industries. I also did IT contracting for a while.
I'm retired and enjoying the times I don't have to leave my home when the weather isn't the best. Now that can mean TOO HOT or that nasty word SNOWING.
During those days I just enjoy another cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
Click the buttons on the right to see what my time is spent at.
One of favorite hobbies is to refinish furniture. I find my pieces in the house, left out for the recycle or given to me. What I don't do is uphoster anything. I work with wood chairs, tables, end-tables, coffe tables and such.
I'll take them apart, clean and sand to a smooth finish, apply new glue or any hardware that is needed. I then will use the stain color I feel is best or I'll try to match the original.
I think it's a sin to paint a piece furniture, hiding the grain, texture and look of a fine tree - also those that do paint furniture are trying to hide something.
My final step will be to apply the finish coating of what I feel is appropriate: Polyurethane, Shellac, Varnish and in a rare case even a water based finish. I do prefer the Lacquers types because of the hardness and depth given to the final look. The water base types can leave a cloudy appearance if too many coats are put on a piece. Oh, and never use a Spar Varnish on furniture - it will retain a slight sticky feel to it (that's great for your sailboat and keeping your feet sticking to the deck).
If anyone is interested this is a good starting point.
A more complete reading is the following points of TLC
