WoodPillwood

WoodPillwood: Antique Restoration & Shellac is your cozy digital workspace, French polish calculator, wood species matcher, and antique restoration journal. Designed for furniture restorers, antique collectors, upcyclers, and woodcrafters, WoodPillwood turns complex wood finishing and historical preservation into a clear, methodical process. Calculate exact shellac-to-alcohol cuts for French polishing, identify wood grain structures and compatibility, track stripping and curing timelines, and archive your restoration projects in a private digital vault. Key Features and Restoration Studio Tools French Polish & Shellac Cut Calculator - Shellac Cut Mixer: Compute exact weight ratios of raw shellac flakes to denatured alcohol for standard 1-lb, 2-lb, and 3-lb cuts. - Oil & Spirit Varnish Scaler: Calculate custom linseed oil, tung oil, and turpentine ratios for traditional oil rubbing routines. - Layer & Drying Interval Timer: Track drying times between bodying, spiriting, and grain-filling applications. Wood Species & Veneer Matcher - Wood Identification Guide: Access offline notes on grain density, pore structure, and stain absorbency for historical wood species (Mahogany, Walnut, Oak, Rosewood). - Veneer Thickness & Glue Log: Record hide glue temperatures, clamping pressures, and veneer patch alignments. - Finish Compatibility Checker: Prevent finish reactions by checking underlying stain and topcoat chemical compatibility. Restoration Timeline & Project Vault - Before, Process & After Photo Gallery: Store high-contrast side-by-side photos capturing hardware removal, stripping, sanding, and final waxing. - Hardware & Joinery Registry: Catalog original brass pulls, keyhole escutcheons, mortise joints, and custom replacement parts. - Stripping & Chemical Log: Track chemical stripper dwell times, neutralizer applications, and wood bleach neutralization steps. Studio Analytics & Complete Offline Access - Portfolio Analytics: View visual breakdowns of your restoration projects by furniture era, wood type, and finish technique. - 100% Offline Access: Calculate shellac cuts, check drying schedules, and access your private restoration vault anywhere without cellular service. Designed for: - Professional restorers preserving heritage furniture and antiques. - Upcyclers refinishing mid-century modern and vintage wooden pieces. - Woodworking enthusiasts mastering French polishing and traditional shellac techniques.