Have a Craftsmanship Question? Ask Eric Hollenbeck

If you have a question about Victorian architecture or millwork, put our resident craftsman historian to work for you. Eric Hollenbeck has been working in the custom millwork trade for nearly four decades. More importantly he collects historic manuals, sketches, diagrams, and recipes from craftsmen throughout the last several centuries. He is a regular advisor for historic parks around the nation and his restoration tips have been used on governor's mansions, cathedrals, and a variety of historic landmarks. If your local library doesn't have the answer there's a good chance that Eric Hollenbeck does.

Whether your question is about paint colors, wood gutters, or 19th century insulation, if Eric doesn't know the answer, he generally can at least put you in contact with the people who do.

Email your questions to Eric Hollenbeck here. He tries to answer most questions on at least a semi- weekly basis, though times vary depending upon the number of jobs in the shop.