I'd like to say "thank you" for sharing your story and your photos of your restoration job. But I also have a question, which I hope you won't consider too... too... Now that you have restored your precious treasure, and you know how much time it takes, do you think the job is worth the "$700" that professionals were charging? How much would you charge if you too on a project for an acquaintance, now that you are experienced? For example, did you count your hours of actual labor, beyond planning, shopping, etc.? I'm really interested in this aspect, and i hope you respond. thanks,